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Former Bantams boss Adams leaves club after 12 games
DEREK Adams has left Ross County after just 79 days in charge. The Scottish club tonight confirmed the former Bantams manager’s departure. It follows yesterday’s 5-0 thrashing at Motherwell that leaves them second from bottom in the Scottish
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Major Bradford road partially blocked due to 'medical emergency'
A MAJOR Bradford road was partially blocked earlier tonight due to what has been described as a "medical emergency". The southbound carriageway of Manningham Lane was partially blocked due to the incident. Travel monitoring site Inrix described
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Hour by hour weather forecast for Bradford as amber alert issued
There'll be outbreaks of snow across the Bradford district from Thursday as Yorkshire prepares for an amber alert. The Met Office has upgraded its snow weather warning for the district and it will remain in place for six hours. The first amber
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LIVE BLOG: Bradford City fans forum with Sparks, Alexander and Gent
7:00pm And that's the deadline done ... the forum is finito. 6:59pm
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Man lost part of finger after becoming trapped in machinery at work
A manufacturing company in Cleckheaton has been fined £300,000 after a worker lost part of a finger while cleaning a machine. The man was working at Orean Personal Care Limited - which makes skin and hair care products - when the incident unfolded
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Former Bradford-based detective inspector denies sexual assault
A former Bradford-based detective inspector with West Yorkshire Police has pleaded not guilty to sexual assault. Claudine Binns, 49, appeared at Bradford Crown Court to face a charge of sexual assault by penetration on a female aged 13 and over
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When is it going to snow in Bradford? Met Office updates warning
WEATHER forecasters have upgraded their snow warnings tonight - and Bradford now has a 90% chance of heavy snow tomorrow. According to forecasters at the Met Office the city will see snow from late morning. And the heavy snowfall is expected
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WATCH: Olly Alexander gives 'teaser' first look at UK's song for Eurovision 2024
The UK's Eurovision 2024 entrant, Olly Alexander, has given fans the first look at the song he will perform at the song contest in Sweden later this year. The Years and Years singer was revealed as the UK's entrant for the 68th edition of the
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SNOW: Alarms set 'very early' as gritting teams are urged to 'stay on top of things'
COUNCIL gritting teams are being urged to "make sure you're on top of things" tomorrow - with snow forecast to hit Bradford and surrounding areas amid an amber weather alert. Both Bradford Council and Kirklees Council pledged to have their gritters
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Former Bantams striker banned for breaking betting rules
FORMER City loan striker Kian Harratt has been banned from football for four months and fined £3,200 for breaking the FA's betting rules. The 21-year-old Huddersfield forward placed 484 bets on matches between June 30, 2020 and June 3, 2023.
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The reasons why two cars were seized by police in Bradford
POLICE have seized two more cars from Bradford's roads. Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Steerside Enforcement Team said they tracked down the first vehicle after receiving "some community intelligence". They found that the car was untaxed
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Dog put down after child bitten whilst playing at home
A dog has been put down after police received an emergency call about a child being bitten by the family's pet. The young child was bitten by the dog whilst playing at home, police confirmed. The child received an abrasion to the arm which
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Football club becomes first in England to introduce 'ground-breaking initiative'
A FOOTBALL club has become the first in England to be involved in a "ground-breaking initiative". Vanarama National League North side Farsley Celtic will equip both their boardroom and changing rooms with Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA).
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Teenage girl missing for three days believed to have bag of clothing with her
POLICE are appealing for information to find a missing teenage girl. Kionat Iqbal, 15, was last seen in Halifax at 12.30am on Sunday morning. Police described her as an Asian female, 5ft 2in tall, of slim build, with shoulder-length black hair
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Call the Midwife star breaks silence on shock exit as hints of ‘surprises ahead’
Star of BBC’s Call the Midwife Olly Rix has broken the silence surrounding reports that his character Matthew Aylward would be leaving the show in a shock exit. Rix has appeared in the drama since series 10 and has become a key part of the BBC’
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Man threatened shop worker with kitchen knife and stole four cans of cider
A KNIFE-wielding robber who stole cider whilst in “the throes of alcoholism” has been warned he could face a “substantial” prison sentence. Donovan Taylor used a kitchen knife to threaten a worker in Paddock News on Market Street in Huddersfield
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Arrest made after armed police called to incident in Bradford
A MALE has been arrested after armed police were called to a house in Thornbury. West Yorkshire Police were called to an address on Leeds Road at around 9.58am on Wednesday (January 7). Traffic was reportedly stopped near Thornbury Morrisons
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Top TV show’s call to Bradfordians to take part in new series
A TOP TV show is calling on Bradfordians to take part in its new series. Mastermind has been running for more than 50 years and the team behind the classic British quiz show is casting for the 2024/25 series. The BBC Two programme is currently
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University of Bradford analyses technology which could transform the world
THE University of Bradford is playing a key role in studying 6G technology - which promises to transform the world. 6G - the next generation of wireless technology now in the early stages of research and development - will eventually take over
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Man dies after falling from crane in Leeds city centre
A MAN has died after falling from a crane in a city centre. West Yorkshire Police was called to Central Road in Leeds just before 8am this morning after the body of a man was found at a construction site. It is believed he entered the site
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Leeds punish Plymouth in extra-time to set up Villa or Chelsea FA Cup tie
Three extra-time goals fired Leeds into the FA Cup fifth round with a 4-1 win at Championship rivals Plymouth. Substitutes Crysencio Summerville and Georginio Rutter combined to put United 3-1 up before a 117th-minute own goal by Argyle striker
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Dismay after plans to upgrade grass sports pitch and build car park are rejected
A councillor has expressed his disappointment after plans to upgrade a grass sports pitch and build a car park were turned down by officers, describing it as a missed opportunity for a town's wider sports masterplan. Plans for the former LMS (London
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Mum, 56, proves age is no barrier as she completes apprenticeship
A BRADFORD district mother has proven age is no barrier after she completed an apprenticeship. After over 20 years, Keighley mum Jyoti Patel, 56, returned to a career in procurement - starting at the base level at Jet2 in 2022. Jyoti made the
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Weather warning for snow in Bradford ramped up to more severe level
A WEATHER warning for snow in Bradford has been ramped up to a more severe level and there is a "good chance" some communities could be cut off. The Met Office has now issued an amber alert for the city, which lasts for six hours - from midday
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Audi believed to be involved in criminality found abandoned
AN Audi believed to be involved in criminality across West Yorkshire was found abandoned. Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Batley and Spen Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) spotted the vehicle whilst out on patrol. The driver failed to
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Police patrol supermarket car parks after increase in aggressive begging
POLICE have been patrolling supermarket car parks after an increase in reports of aggressive begging. Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Batley and Spen Neighbourhood Policing Team focused on the Heckmondwike area in a recent patrol. Information
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First finishes career in style as fellow Bradford boxer back on winning trail
BRADFORD native Jimmy First has finally retired from boxing a month before turning 43, ending on a high on Saturday night on home soil. He was fighting at the Cedar Court Hotel just off Rooley Lane in BD5, taking on Karl Sampson in a lightweight
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Reader letter: Praise for Bradford's Stronger Communities Team
SIR - A special mention should be given to the Stronger Communities Team who work behind the scenes to promote community relations, and have hosted Holocaust Memorial Day Commemorations at City Hall for many years. Unfortunately the team is threatened
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Alexander: City players hurt by bad results just as much as fans
GRAHAM Alexander insists City feel the same pain as the fans when they aren’t winning. The Bantams are desperate to snap the eight-game run since their last league victory. Boss Alexander can understand the building frustration among the supporters
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Five parks to benefit from £230k investment to improve tennis facilities
FIVE parks are set to benefit from £230k of investment to improve their tennis facilities. Shelf Park is one of the venues selected along with Halifax's Holmfield Recreation Ground, Centre Vale Park in Todmorden, Sowerby Bridge's Crow Wood Park
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Chapman chasing award after delivering wicked free-kick against Doncaster
BRADFORD City's Harry Chapman is in contention to be crowned Player of the Round for the quarter-final stage of the Bristol Street Motors Trophy. The midfielder showed his class in the centre of the park at home to Doncaster Rovers, whilst he also
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Police link theft of Landcruiser to series of van break-ins
POLICE are warning tradespeople against leaving tools in their vehicles overnight following a spate of thefts. Tools valued at around £5,200 were stolen in a series of break-ins that happened overnight over last weekend. Police are connecting
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Woman suffers a broken leg in hit-and-run crash
A WOMAN was left with a broken leg after she was involved in a serious crash in Bradford. Police said a grey car was reported to have failed to stop following the collision. It happened at the junction of Aireville Road and Bradford Road in
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Delays expected on major Bradford route from this weekend
DELAYS are expected on a major Bradford route as electricity work is carried out. The work, by Northern Powergrid, will begin on February 10 and is expected to last until the end of March. Routes around Odsal, including Rooley Avenue and
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Ignoring this common boiler 'red flag' might cost you £1000s
A boiler expert has explained how you should tackle a low-pressure boiler and therefore, save yourself thousands. It might be tempting to ignore a dodgy boiler - especially during a cost of living crisis - but ignoring this common boiler 'red flag
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Missing teenage girls have been found safe, police confirm
TWO teenagers reported missing from Harrogate - and who police said may have travelled to Leeds - have been found safe. An appeal was issued by North Yorkshire Police to find 14-year-old Leah and 16-year-old Courtney earlier today. In an update
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Emergency services rush to vehicle fire in Bradford city centre
EMERGENCY services rushed to a vehicle fire in Bradford city centre last night. The blaze happened on Canal Road, near The Broadway shopping centre, at around 9pm on Tuesday, February 6. Footage on social media shows the car destroyed by the
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Heavy snow expected in Bradford tomorrow morning with warning still in place
LATEST NEWS: Weather warning for snow in the city and district ramped up to more severe level HEAVY snow is expected in Bradford tomorrow morning as a weather warning comes into place. The Met Office issued a yellow alert for snow on Monday
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Stolen car recovered at park following police chase around Bradford
A STOLEN car was recovered following a police chase around Bradford. The pursuit occurred in the Buttershaw area on Monday. The vehicle was stopped by officers at Wibsey Park. A spokesperson for the force said: "Vital evidence was secured
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Two men from Bradford are charged with burglary
TWO Bradford men have been charged with burglary. The charges relate to two vehicles allegedly stolen in Menston on Monday morning. West Yorkshire Police said officers were on patrol in Baildon when they arrested two men - a 35-year-old from
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How hardy villagers battled through harsh winters
MY FIRST home was a Denholme back-to-back in 1949, then when I was about ten my family moved to Longlands Avenue. In 1971 I married my wife Christine and we set up home in Cullingworth where my dad said it was a coit warmer. Well I don’t know about
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Porsche Cayenne provides power, precision and practicality
With a perfect blend of power, precision and practicality, the Porsche Cayenne disproves the notion that large SUVs can’t be fun to drive. An extensive upgrade has made an already-impressive vehicle into an even more compelling package, with new
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Police find stun gun, hatchet, and balaclavas in abandoned Mercedes
POLICE found a stun gun, a hatchet, harvested cannabis plants and multiple balaclavas in a Mercedes abandoned in Bradford. West Yorkshire Police officers were conducting proactive work in the Great Horton area in the early hours of this morning
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Thieves steal stained glass window with great sentimental value
A DISTINCTIVE handmade stained glass window with great sentimental value to its owners has been stolen from a property. Police are appealing for help in finding the window, which was removed from the wall of the property in Sackville Street, Skipton
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Bad night for on-loan Bantams striker Oliver
VADAINE Oliver scored an own goal as his Stevenage loan suffered a setback last night. The City striker was responsible for the only goal as Steve Evans’ League One promotion hopefuls suffered a setback at home to Reading. Oliver, making the
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Bradford’s new children’s trust on the impact of conflict in the home
Bradford’s new children’s trust is drawing attention to the impact of parental conflict on children and their families. It is part of a continuing campaign to reduce arguments and increase education on the causes of conflict as well as solutions
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Bradford drivers call out 'dangerous' bright headlights that dazzle traffic
Bradford drivers are struggling more with headlight glare on the roads - with many suffering migraines and a fear of travelling at night-time. The RAC has called on the Government to fund an independent study into bright headlights on cars.
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Pieces of Bradford history to return to city centre after restoration
A PART of Bradford history has been restored and will soon have a pride of place in the city centre. Two sets of ornamental wrought iron panels that formed the decorative crest above the entrance to Bradford’s old Kirkgate Market, are undergoing
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'Sofia is eager, willing to learn - she's an absolute asset'
TO coincide with National Apprenticeship Week, we're shining a light on the Bradford district's emerging workforce through a series of 'Meet the Apprentice' question and answer articles. Name: Sofia Kousar Age: 22 Apprentice Level: 3
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How special project is helping more Bradford children discover joy of rugby
More young people will be given the chance to try out rugby as part of a ground-breaking project with the Bradford Bulls Foundation. A dedicated coach is helping to unlock talent and a love of sport within Bradford's South Asian communities.
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Beauty and massage salon is celebrating a milestone
A BEAUTY and massage salon is celebrating a milestone. The Beauty Nest, in Station Road, Steeton, is marking its tenth anniversary year. A party is being held at the salon on Saturday, March 9, between 10.30am and 1pm. Owner Christine Wilson
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New visitor centre in historic Grade II-listed building due to open this spring
A NEW visitor centre in a historic Victorian building is expected to open this Spring. The stone water tower at the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway in Keighley dates back to 1883, and is Grade II listed. It is thought to be the last functioning
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Inspirational Bradford businesses and people up for Yorkshire awards
A CLUSTER of businesses and people in Bradford have been nominated for regional awards once again. The Yorkshire Choice Awards recognises local people and independent businesses that are inspirational. The Bradford City FC Community Foundation
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Peposhi prepared for anything as Bulls teen takes surprise chance at Dewsbury
Last week proved to be a chaotic one for Eliot Peposhi, but the new Bulls back rower rounded it off in style on Sunday. Head coach Eamon O’Carroll was not planning to name the youngster in his squad for the 1895 Cup Group 2 clash with Dewsbury,
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'It was phenomenal': Parkinson set Bantams benchmark says current boss
PHIL Parkinson is rightly applauded for setting the standard for every City manager since, says Graham Alexander. The current Bantams boss has nothing but admiration for what Parkinson achieved at Valley Parade as the pair prepare to duel in the
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Cost of retirement up £8000 a year amid 'enormous pressure' on households
The annual cost of a 'moderate' retirement is up £8000 as experts predict grandparents will need to continue supporting other family members. The Pension and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) revealed that the income required for a moderate lifestyle