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MATCH REPORT: Bantams deliver four-goal salvo for ton-up Alexander
CITY 4 MK DONS 0 GRAHAM Alexander has seen the good, the bad and a bit of the ugly in his first 100 days at the Valley Parade helm. But Alexander reaches three figures in the City hot-seat tomorrow on the back of one of his most satisfying
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Well-known hotel and restaurant to re-open after sale on open market
A HOTEL and restaurant in a town centre is set to re-open after being sold on the open market. The Waterfront Lodge Hotel and former Prego Restaurant, located in the centre of Brighouse, will reopen following its recent open market sale. The
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LIVE BLOG: Bradford City 4 MK Dons 0
9:43pm CITY made it back-to-back wins with an emphatic first Valley Parade league victory since November. First-half
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‘Come and join parkrun family’: Joy of Saturday runs in Saltaire's Roberts Park
AS a 60-something keen to get fitter, I joined my first parkrun at the beautiful Roberts Park, Saltaire, in April 2022, feeling somewhat nervous. A close friend, Chris Kinsella, had joined a couple of months earlier, and was incredibly enthusiastic
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Dramatic new landslip images emerge as rail disruption expected until mid-March
Dramatic new images have emerged of a landship in the Bradford district which could cause disruption until next month. Network Rail teams are working around the clock at the site of a landslip in Baildon to reinstate train services as quickly as
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Legendary BBC Radio 2 presenter, Steve Wright, dies aged 69
DJ Steve Wright, who was mostly known for presenting programmes for BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than 40 years has died at the age of 69, his family have confirmed. Wright's family said: "It is with deep sorrow and profound regret that we announce
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Bradford rock kings Smokie are on the road with Legacy tour
BRADFORD rockers Smokie are heading out on their Legacy Tour, looking back over the band's five-decade career. Smokie was founded more than 50 years ago when Terry Uttley, Alan Silson and Chris Norman were at St Bede's School in Heaton. They played
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£4.2 investment in Dales station on Settle to Carlisle line
A £4.2 million investment in Horton-in-Ribblesdale Station will mean Yorkshire Three Peaks walkers no longer have to cross the tracks at the end of the 24-mile challenge. A footbridge with lifts is being installed at the station on the Settle to
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Deported Albanian criminal was found in a car on the M62
A DEPORTED Albanian criminal who was released early from a seven-year prison sentence on condition that he never returned to this country was found by police in a car on the M62. A judge at Bradford Crown Court heard how Fatjon Cani, who was jailed
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New livery featuring puppet unveiled on train running to and from Bradford
A NEW livery featuring a puppet will be unveiled on a train which runs to and from Bradford Forster Square. LNER has revealed its latest named train and livery inspired by a new advertising campaign, and its VIP (Very Important Puppet) star Eleanor
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Dashcam shows three joyriders racing Audis near world-famous football stadium
Shocking dashcam footage captures the moment three joyriders raced their own Audis though city streets - at speeds of more than 100mph. April Farnworth, Nabil Adil and Oliver Rothwell waved at each other as they overtook each other at breakneck
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Disruption caused by landslip to last until next month
TRAIN services in the Bradford district continue to be affected by a landslip. It happened near Baildon, between Shipley and Ilkley, last Thursday. According to National Rail, Network Rail is on site and working to rectify the issue - but disruption
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As another big name collapses - is the High Street as we know it doomed?
FIRST it was Woolworths. Once a giant of the High Street, known for its star-studded Christmas TV adverts, the department store chain collapsed in 2008. Experts said it wouldn't be the last. In the 16 years since, other big names have hit trouble
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RSPCA 'extremely concerned' as another cat found dead in 'suspicious circumstances'
THE RSPCA has raised concerns after a kitten with neck injuries was found dead in a sandbag in woodland - in what has been described as a "disturbing" case. It is the fourth time a dead cat is reported to have been found in suspicious circumstances
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Man played pivotal role in murder as organiser of ill-fated armed robbery, court told
THREE men involved in the murder of PC Sharon Beshenivsky walked into a travel agents dressed smartly and carrying a bag with a machine gun, pistol and knife in an armed robbery planned by a man who fled the country shortly after, a court heard.
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Suspected drink driver calls police and reports HIMSELF
A suspected drink driver called police to report himself to officers. North Yorkshire Police said it received a call just before 12pm today (Monday, February 12) from a man who said he was "drink driving" and "didn't know what he is doing".
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Uncertain future for Bradford workers as Body Shop appoints administrators
THE Body Shop has hired administrators for the UK arm of its business, putting thousands of jobs at the cosmetics chain at risk. The retailer, which runs more than 200 shops across the UK - including at Bradford's Broadway shopping centre - has
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Bradford student overcomes cancer treatment and threat of Covid to win award
A BRADFORD student who endured radiotherapy and had to learn online due to shielding has received a British Education Award (BEA). Seb Murphy, a student at Bradford Grammar School, was diagnosed with a form of leukaemia aged just three and endured
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Police update on male arrested after police cordon off major city road
A MALE who was arrested on suspicion of drug offences in Bradford at the end of last week has been released under investigation. A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said officers were called to Sunbridge Road in the city centre just before 3.10pm
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Police probe underway after jewellery stolen in burglaries
POLICE are investigating after jewellery was stolen in three burglaries. The crimes in Well Lane and Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury Moor, are believed to have happened in the afternoons between January 20 and 26 and are thought to have involved four
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Group could face closure if vital volunteer role is not filled
A SUPPORT group is appealing for a volunteer to come forward and fill a vital role. Parkinson's UK’s Skipton and District branch, which offers information, advice, help and friendship to people affected by Parkinson's disease, has issued an urgent
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How do you think Keighley's roads could be improved?
KEIGHLEY residents have been asked to have their say on plans to transform the town’s road network. A Bradford Council survey on traffic in the town is now under way and will run until March 1. People visiting, living or working in the area
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Football club sad to see 'deaf jokes' made following 36-0 win
A FOOTBALL club says it is sad to see so many "deaf jokes" made under a viral social media post following their 36-0 win. Farsley Celtic Deaf FC recorded a huge victory at Hall Road Rangers FC on Sunday. A post on the club's X, formerly Twitter
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Bees battle abandoned due to “freak injury" as Bradford side miss big chance
With all of Bradford Salem, Baildon, Keighley and Cleckheaton having the weekend off, Bradford & Bingley got chance to take centre stage on Saturday. They were away to Leodiensian in Counties One Yorkshire knowing a win would take them above Harrogate
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Free family fun: Here's how to keep the kids entertained in Bradford this half-term
FROM bird-watching to exploring the wonders of space, there’s plenty of half-term fun in Bradford this week. Here are some family-friendly events in the district: * Bradford Industrial Museum, Bolling Hall and Cliffe Castle: Youngsters are
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Four-month-old baby in hospital with life-threatening injuries after crash
A FOUR-month-old baby suffered life-threatening injuries in a serious crash yesterday and remains in hospital, police have revealed. The collision - between a Vauxhall Vivaro van and a Toyota Auris - happened on the A6120 ring road between Calverley
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Barclays confirms replacement 'hub' will open in town
BARCLAYS Bank has confirmed it will be moving into premises in Swadford Street, Skipton, following the closure next month of its High Street branch. The Barclays hub, in the Swadford Centre, which until was until 2022, a base for Age UK, is due
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Firm praised for hospice support as latest donation is handed over
TRIBUTE has been paid to a company for its ongoing support of Manorlands. Acorn Stairlifts has presented £12,100 from its latest fundraising activities to the Oxenhope Sue Ryder hospice. Since the Steeton-based firm began supporting Manorlands
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Reader letter: 'Don't delay, have your say on council proposals'
SIR - May I take this opportunity to urge all residents of Bradford to log onto the Bradford Council website home page. There are on the top of the page icons, the one on the far right is 'Have your say on budget proposals for 2024-25'. I do
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Bantams v MK Dons preview: possible line-ups, referee, match odds
Check out our preview as City play the first of two home games this week. Kick-off: Tuesday, February 13 (7.45pm) Venue: Valley Parade Possible line-ups BRADFORD CITY GK Sam Walker, CH Jon Tomkinson, CH Matty Platt, CH Ciaran Kelly,
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Work on new £15m sewer completed by Yorkshire Water
BRADFORD-based Yorkshire Water has completed a new 835-metre sewer underneath Ilkley to reduce the frequency and duration of discharges to the River Wharfe. The sewer, which is two metres in diameter and took 16 months to complete, can store up
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Ilkley resident awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse
ILKLEY resident Fiona Throp, Community Advanced Clinical Practitioner, at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust has been given the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse (QN) by community nursing charity The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI). The title is not
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PC Sharon Beshenivsky was shot at 'almost point blank range' - murder trial told
10:15am If you want to check out the second day's proceedings (Wednesday, February 13) click here...
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Good turnout for jobs fair aimed at former Keelham staff
MORE than 50 people attended a jobs fair aimed at helping former employees of Keelham Farm Shop which unexpectedly closed just days after Christmas. Organised by Jobcentre, it was an opportunity for former staff of the business in Gargrave Road
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Concerns over 'a lot of abandoned snakes' in the UK following grim discovery
A charity has raised concerns over "a lot of abandoned snakes" in the UK following an incident in which three "freezing" snakes were found in a box. The RSPCA has since launched an investigation and believes this is not an isolated incident.
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Bulls and Cougars hoping to find out cup fates as radio draws confirmed
The Bradford Bulls and Keighley Cougars have two important games to get through before they are in the hat for either competition, but the details have been revealed for the upcoming 1895 Cup and Challenge Cup draws. The final set of group games
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Lovely moment as 84-year-old Barbra meets majestic police horses
WEST Yorkshire Police's mounted section has had a special visitor. An 84-year-old lady called Barbra was welcomed to the force's Carr Gate complex in Wakefield recently. A spokesperson for the force said Barbra loves seeing the horses out
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Football juniors 'distraught' after pitch plans thrown out
THE leader of a junior football club says the club is 'distraught' after losing out on what would have been its first home ground. North Yorkshire Council last week refused plans to upgrade the former LMS sports pitch off Carleton New Road, Skipton
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Couple bring cafe culture from Paris to Bradford village - and locals love it
A COUPLE who met in Paris and got back together decades later are now running a successful café in a Bradford village. Christophe and Hedia Merlin met while he worked in a brasserie and she as a nanny. They reconnected years later through social
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The Bradford restaurant and takeaways that won at Nation's Curry Awards
Some of Bradford’s best places for curry have been celebrated at a national awards ceremony. Held for the second year, the Nation's Curry Awards celebrates Asian curry professionals and businesses across all four corners of the UK. The finalists
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'Cooky is just a monster'; MK Dons boss on facing Bantams hitman
MK Dons are braced to deal with the “Cooky monster” at Valley Parade. Head coach Mike Williamson is well aware of the danger posed by Andy Cook, who bagged his 14th goal of the season with City’s late winner at Wrexham. Cook reacted to missing
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Look back: What a flippin' mess...pancake day fun over the years
WHAT do you like on your pancake? Maple syrup? Melted chocolate? Or good old lemon and sugar? Today is Shrove Tuesday - or Pancake Day as many of us like to call it - so we’ve delved into the archive to share these fun pancake photos from Bradford
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Happy Valley and Sarah Lancashire scoop gongs at TV Choice Awards 2024
THE final season of Happy Valley triumphed at the TV Choice Awards 2024 last night. The gritty crime series was named in the best drama category while star Sarah Lancashire was crowned best actress. The swansong of creator Sally Wainwright's
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Plan for flats in 'imposing' city centre building approved
THE upper floors of an “imposing” city centre building can be converted into flats – planners have agreed. An application to turn the upper four storeys of a building at the corner of Westgate and Kirkgate into 20 flats was approved by Bradford
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Former Bantam Payne has his eye in for latest Valley Parade return
JACK Payne has the knack of scoring against the Bantams. The MK Dons midfielder spent the 2018/2019 season on loan at Valley Parade when he netted nine times in 47 appearances for the team that finished bottom of League One. But he has come
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Feeling romantic? Here are 5 of the best restaurants for a date night in Bradford
Whether you’re looking for somewhere to share a bottle of wine or indulge in a three-course meal with a loved one, there is plenty of choice in Bradford. Sometimes, the way to one’s heart is through a tasty dish - from a flavoursome curry to a
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Hydrogen refuelling site could attract businesses to city - meeting told
A HYDROGEN fuelling station planned for Bradford could play a key part in attracting new businesses to the city – councillors have been told. The HyBradford facility is due to open on a former gas storage site off Bowling Back Lane in 2025, and
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Cannabis-user strangled woman on two occasions and bashed her head against wardrobe
A cannabis-user who subjected a woman to “appalling treatment” has been jailed and banned from contacting her for 20 years. Hassan Hussain, of Northside Road, Bradford, was locked up for three-and-a-half years by a judge at Bradford Crown Court
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Man faces prison sentence after admitting child sex offences
A BRADFORD man faces imprisonment after pleading guilty to child sex offences. Appearing before Bradford Crown Court via video link from HMP Leeds, Gary Carter, formerly of Leeds Road, Bradford, was told that a custodial sentence was “inevitable
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Plan to build 48 homes on Green Belt site is refused
A DEVELOPMENT of almost 50 homes on a Bradford Green Belt site has been refused to “safeguard the countryside from encroachment.” Proposals to build up to 48 houses on land off Highgate Grove, Clayton Heights, were first revealed by Aura Land last
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Shoppers in with chance to win new competition at The Broadway
BRADFORD shoppers can take a photo to be in with the chance of winning a prize with new ‘Search and Snap’ competition at The Broadway. The aim of the competition is for shoppers to find hidden stickers around the centre, scan the QR code and be
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Meet Bradford artist who has single with world famous American rapper
A BRADFORD music artist is hoping to gain more high-profile collaborations after he teamed up with a world-famous American rapper for his latest single. Jind Mahi, of Clayton Heights, recently released 'Desi Drip' which features multi-Grammy nominated
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Bulls boss insists Oakes needs time to grow as he explains Challenge Cup call
Given the illness and injuries in camp, Bulls head coach Eamon O’Carroll was still able to field a high-quality squad of 17 in his side’s 48-2 win over North Wales Crusaders in the Challenge Cup third round on Sunday. But with the ankle injury
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Why Bantams boss does not bear a grudge with MK Dons
GRAHAM Alexander insists there is no personal score to settle with MK Dons tonight – because he wasn’t there long enough. The Bantams are chasing back-to-back league wins in the first of three successive Valley Parade games that look pivotal for