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Bradford construction worker wins dream car and cash prize in competition
A Bradford construction worker has won a dream car and cash prize in a competition - just in time for his new baby’s arrival. Guy Jackson was at work when he discovered he had won a new Range Rover Sport P460e Autobiography worth £104,720.
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Dramatic police chase uncovers drugs stash with estimated street value of £100,000
Police in West Yorkshire helped uncover drugs with an estimated street value of £100,000 after a dramatic police chase. The incident unravelled shortly after 4.30am on Thursday (February 8), when a driver was seen acting suspiciously in North
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Can lightning strike twice with "refreshed" Andy Cook?
ANDY Cook still has a “massive part to play” in City’s season as Graham Alexander considers bringing him back at Wrexham. The striker was benched for last week’s goalless draw with Wimbledon – the first time he had been deliberately left out of
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Former police officer accused of sexual assault to stand trial
A FORMER officer with North Yorkshire Police has pleaded not guilty to a charge of sexual assault. Lee Meadows, 44, from Doncaster, is accused of intentionally touching a woman in a sexual nature without her consent on September 25, 2020. Dressed
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Bradford shop ordered to pay over £3,000 after selling cigarettes to child
A BUSINESS has been ordered to pay over £3,000 after a member of staff sold a child a packet of cigarettes. The child was part of a Trading Standards test purchase carried out at 24hr General Market on Little Horton Lane. A 15-year-old boy
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Two Bradford MPs back shopworkers as attacks on Co-op staff increase
TWO Bradford MPs have thrown their backing behind shopworkers after retail giant Co-op called for action to protect their staff from violence. The company said attacking shopworkers should be a standalone offence in a bid to tackle the growing
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City team news: Alexander update on Jake Young and Tyreik Wright
JAKE Young and Tyreik Wright have not been training with City so far this week. Graham Alexander revealed that they are still waiting for the swelling on Young’s ankle to go down after the knock he took against Wimbledon. And Wright continues
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Police officer who assaulted member of public in Bradford is sentenced
A BRADFORD police officer who assaulted a member of the public while on duty has been sentenced. PC Simon Hartley, 39, was found guilty at a trial at Bolton Magistrates' Court on December 21 last year. Police were called to a report of an HGV
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Missing man found safe and well
A MISSING man last seen in Bradford city centre has been found. Andrew Betts is safe and well, West Yorkshire Police said. "Thank you to those who shared the appeal," the force added.
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Police warning that tape is 'not an appropriate way to repair a vehicle'
POLICE have warned drivers that "tape is not an appropriate way to repair a vehicle" after a car was found in an unsafe condition. Officers came across the red vehicle when patrolling the Weetwood & Headingley areas of Leeds. During their patrol
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Train services unable to run due to landslip between Shipley and Ilkley
A LANDSLIP is causing major problems on the rail network today. Northern said the incident is between Shipley and Ilkley and "all lines are blocked". Disruption is expected to last some time. Northern said: "Train services running to
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Bradford's winter wonderland - your pictures of snowy scenes across our district
The arrival of snow in Bradford has inspired photographers across the district to get out and about capturing atmospheric images. The snow arrived in Bradford this morning and started to settle in many areas shortly before midday. Here are
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Closure-threatened hall was used by 50,000 people in a year - including jive dancers
A civic centre facing closure to save the council money was used by almost 50,000 people in the last financial year and made a modest cash surplus. Users of Pudsey Civic Hall in 2022/23 included thousands of children who attended music rehearsals
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Car towing stolen caravan dumped then people inside ran on motorway near Bradford
A CAR towing a stolen caravan was dumped and then the people inside ran on a motorway. West Yorkshire Police received a report just after 9pm last night that a car towing a caravan had failed to stop for officers. The force then received news
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'Being able to work with a group of experienced professionals is rewarding'
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: Eesa Ubaid Rizwan Age: 18 Apprentice Level:
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Help for Bradford district's young people with early onset diabetes
EXTRA support is being made available to help young people in the region who have early onset type 2 diabetes. Additional one-to-one reviews – alongside annual diabetic check-ups – are being offered to people in the 18 to 39 age range, together
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Secondary school 'suspends normal uniform' due to snowy conditions
A BRADFORD district school has "suspended normal school uniform" due to today's forecast of heavy snow. Snow has already begun to fall across the district and the Met Office has issued an amber weather warning, which is in place from 12pm to 6pm
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Bradford side Route One soar up to second but Garstang give them a fright
ROUTE One Rovers finished with a flourish last night, as the Bradford side earned a statement win in their promotion push at Garstang. Zak Khan’s first-half double put the visitors 2-1 up at the break in this North West Counties Football League
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The King is right to share his cancer news - it could save lives
A MINOR Royal, so low in the pecking order she probably wouldn’t even make a pub quiz question, once announced in a statement that she’d had ‘women’s health problems’, leaving me wondering why she felt the need to share such private information.
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RECAP: Disruption in schools and on the roads after heavy snow across Bradford
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Warning as M62 peak could be hit by nearly eight inches of snow
A WARNING has been issued for drivers in Yorkshire with eight inches of snow forecast for the peak of the M62. National Highways: Yorkshire has advised that people driving in the region today between 6am and just before midnight should check the
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Talented young chefs of the future show off their skills with a variety of dishes
TALENTED young chefs were put through their paces at an annual competition organised by Skipton Rotary Club. Seven enthusiastic boys and girls were set the task of preparing and serving up a two-course meal - and all for under the cost of £18.
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Bradford church to host concert later this month
A BRADFORD church will host a concert later this month. The event will take place at Bingley Methodist Church, on Herbert Street, Bingley, at 3.30pm on Sunday, February 18. Windstruments Clarinet Choir will present a concert of light music.
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Hour by hour weather forecast for Bradford as heavy snow expected
BRADFORD is bracing itself for snow today after an amber weather warning was issued for Yorkshire. The latest from the Met Office this morning is that snowfall will hit the district from 8am. The amber alert is scheduled to last all afternoon
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Supermarket giant Lidl shelves plans for store on former mill site
SUPERMARKET giant Lidl has shelved plans to build a store on a former mill site in Keighley. But the discount retailer has pledged its continued commitment to opening an outlet in the town – and is inviting the public to suggest potential sites
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List of Bradford schools closed as snow set to batter the district
Almost 100 schools across Bradford district were forced to close as heavy snow wreaks havoc across the district. Nursery, primary, secondary, and special schools have all been affected by the poor weather conditions. The full list of schools
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Police link theft of Landcruiser to series of van break-ins
POLICE are warning trades people against leaving tools in their vehicles overnight following a spate of thefts in the North Craven area. Tools valued at around £5,200 have been stolen in a series of break-ins that happened overnight over last weekend
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Planning officer's decision to approve pub plans 'uploaded too early'
A DECISION on whether to approve plans to demolish a pub to make way for flats has not yet been made – despite a planning officer’s report approving the scheme being published last week. Last Thursday Bradford Council uploaded a planning officer
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'Inadequate' primary school gets monitoring visit from Ofsted
A SCHOOL rated 'inadequate' is making progress to improve - but more work is necessary for it no longer be judged as having "serious weaknesses". That was the verdict of Ofsted following a monitoring visit at Queensway Primary School, on Coppice
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Death of teenage boy four months ago still being treated as 'unexplained'
POLICE have said the death of a teenage boy in the Bradford district four months ago is still being treated as "unexplained". Emergency services attended Westgate in Baildon at around 7.30am on October 5. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police
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Plan for 'unconventional' Art Deco inspired building is approved
AN “unconventional” Art Deco inspired building in Bradford city centre can be redeveloped after a recent planning application was approved. 56 James Street was the subject of a planning application late last year that would see the ground floor
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Bid for 5am drinks and music licence for 'top of town' bar
A NEW bar on North Parade could open until 5am if a new late-night drinks licence is granted. A licensing application has been submitted to Bradford Council to allow 8 North Parade, a vacant former agency office, to open as the latest 'top of town
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Bradford firm donating 200 blazers to charity shops after King's cancer diagnosis
A BRADFORD tailoring firm is offering to give away 200 of its blazers to charity after King Charles was diagnosed with cancer. Imran Khan, owner of IK Collections on Westgate, has been deeply moved by the King's diagnosis, which was announced on
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Disused stretch of rail line remaining in public hands 'leaves options open'
NETWORK Rail’s decision to buy back a disused stretch of rail line “leaves options open” for rail improvements in Bradford, a councillor has claimed. But he acknowledged any new rail link involving the Wortley Curve would be “very much in the
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Church hopes to find permanent home in working men's club building
A BRADFORD church hopes it has found its permanent home in a former working men’s club. The Redeemed Christian Church of God has submitted a planning application to convert the Central Division Working Men’s Club building on Clayton Lane, off Manchester
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Meet the talented teens who have been offered Oxbridge places
STUDENTS at a Bradford school are celebrating after being offered places at Oxford and Cambridge. UCAS offers have been rolling in at Bradford Grammar School. So far, seven students have been offered Oxbridge places. Rebecca Flaherty
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Bradford woman tells court how she suffered domestic abuse after marriage 'soured'
A BRADFORD woman told a court how she suffered five years of verbal and physical domestic abuse – after her estranged husband admitted multiple breaches of a non-molestation order. Mohammad Usman, 33, of Fourth Avenue, Bradford, pleaded guilty
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Former Bradford star admits no Bulls glory inspiring shock return from Australia
Huddersfield have signed England international and former NRL winner Tom Burgess on a three-year deal from the start of the 2025 campaign. The 31-year-old forward has made more than 200 appearances for South Sydney Rabbitohs since 2013, winning
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Miller raring to go after stalling as Cougars star recalls 'hardest point of career'
Keighley Cougars half back Jack Miller was only gone for seven months, as he now looks to reset after a turbulent 2023. Instrumental to their “invincible” Betfred League 1 title-winning season in 2022, Miller was frozen out at the expense of Luke
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Bantams battle hard to deliver draw against promotion rivals Wallsend
BRADFORD City Women saw their perfect start to 2024 end on Sunday, but this was arguably their best performance since the turn of the year, as they drew 2-2 at promotion rivals Wallsend BC. Without wanting to belittle the Bantams’ run of form,
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Injury-stricken Spencer 'infuriated' by Avenue struggles as he watched on helplessly
Jamie Spencer was the last link to the old guard at Bradford (Park Avenue) until his departure from the club by mutual consent just over a week ago. Part of a squad put together by on a limited budget, and managed expertly by Mark Bower and Danny
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Magnificent milestone on the horizon for Bulls skipper Lawrence
IF Bulls captain Michael Lawrence can recover from his back problem in time for this Sunday, he will be making a remarkable milestone appearance. If the 33-year-old lines up in the front row against North Wales Crusaders in the Challenge Cup third
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Kavanagh won't shy away from hard work as he eyes first Bantams start
CALUM Kavanagh says City fans will quickly become used to watching him get stuck in. The deadline-day recruit is pushing for a first start at Wrexham on Saturday after a second-half outing off the bench against Wimbledon. Graham Alexander was