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Spate of crime incidents reported in one night on Bradford town
A SPATE of crime incidents were reported in one night in an area of Bradford night this week. The incidents, which included thefts from vehicles and attempted burglaries took place in Baildon. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said:
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Emergency services rush to scene after car crashes into bus stop in Bradford
EMERGENCY services were scrambled to a major Bradford road after a car crashed into a bus stop. The collision took place at 3.44pm today on Leeds Road, in the Barkerend area. An ambulance was called to the scene but the person involved did
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Two people injured in crash at busy junction near Bradford city centre
TWO people were injured in a crash at busy junction near Bradford city centre. The two-car collision took place at 4.20pm today at the junction of Leeds Road and Shipley-Airedale Road. Two ambulances went to the scene and two individuals were
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Car involved in police pursuit is seized after being abandoned
A CAR which made off from police and was later found abandoned has been seized. The incident occurred in the Baildon area while police were on patrol. The Shipley Neighbourhood Policing Team shared the details. A spokesperson said: "Whilst
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Woman who was last seen in November 2023 found 'safe and well'
A MISSING woman who was last seen in November 2023 has been found "safe and well". West Yorkshire Police first released an appeal to find Monica Rodrigues last Thursday and then released a CCTV image of her on Saturday. But the force said today
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Increased volume at City training ground is music to the ears
GRAHAM Alexander can hear the difference a couple of wins make. City’s fortunes have suddenly lifted after successive victories to end their recent barren streak. Back-to-back wins over top-seven opponents Wrexham and MK Dons has lightened
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Scunthorpe move for young Bantams striker
DYLAN Youmbi will spend the rest of the season at Scunthorpe. City has joined the Iron on loan after being recalled from a spell with Farsley Celtic. The teenage striker made 14 appearances for Clayton Donaldson’s Celts, with seven starts,
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Missing Bradford teenage girl found safe and well
A MISSING teenage girl from Bradford has been found safe and well. Maysan Al Sadeq, 15, who went missing in the city Wednesday, has now been found. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Maysan Al Sadeq, 15, who was reported missing
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JCT600 issues statement after 'potential security breach' is identified
JCT600 has issued a statement after a "potential security breach" was identified. The Bradford-based franchise car sales business told the Telegraph & Argus this afternoon that it was discovered yesterday. Some of the company’s systems were
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Chamber of Commerce calls for long-term economic plan as UK enters recession
WEST and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce called for a long-term economic plan to be unveiled by Government after statistics from the Office for National Statistics confirmed Britain entered recession at the end of last year. ONS figures show
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Two women freed from wreckage of two-car crash
TWO females were freed by firefighters from the wreckage of a two-car crash in Rawdon. Emergency services were called scrambled to the scene of a two-car crash on Layton Lane, Rawdon, at 12.09pm today. A spokesperson for the West Yorkshire
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Animal ban for couple after they failed to treat Staffie's flea infestation
A MAN and woman who failed to seek veterinary treatment for their dog have been banned from keeping animals for five years. Jade Taylor, 27, and Boop Drake, 32, both of Brooklyn Terrace, in Brighouse, pleaded guilty to one charge each of causing
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Report released after death of much-loved man in paragliding tragedy
A REPORT into the death of a much-loved man in a paragliding tragedy in Bradford has been released. Cleckheaton father-of-three Shawn Crossfield, known as Eddie, was out flying a paramotor - a powered paraglider - with two friends when he crashed
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Bantams boss gives update on Wright, Walker and Richards
TYREIK Wright’s return for City will be a “great bonus” – but the winger isn’t back yet. Wright has featured only once since coming back to the club on loan from Plymouth. The winger played just over an hour against Salford before his lack
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Keighley ace looks to repeat double success as Bradford star in action too
Keighley potting ace Chris Melling was on song during last season's Ultimate Pool Pro Series, and he gets his campaign underway in this year's competition this evening. Melling will enter the tournament this evening, with his last-64 opener taking
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The Alhambra serves up treat with brilliant showing of Madagascar the Musical
THE Alhambra has served up a February half-term treat with a brilliant performance of Madagascar the Musical. Bradfordians looking for a colourful and entertaining show can look no further than a five-day run of Madagascar, a show which is based
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'Gone too soon': Tributes paid to four-month-old baby boy who died in horror crash
TRIBUTES have been paid after a four-month-old baby died following a horrific head-on crash between a van and a car. West Yorkshire Police said the baby boy died in hospital yesterday after he was left with serious injuries in the collision on
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Community clubs allowed to field professional players as NCL issue groundbreaking law
IN a historic and groundbreaking initiative, The National Conference League, the sport’s leading competition for community clubs, will allow its clubs to field players who have professional contracts for the first time in 2024, under new Dual Registration
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Passengers advised to check before travel as works to commence on route
A TRAIN company has encouraged passengers to check before they travel as engineers complete five days of work across a route in West Yorkshire. Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) - a multi-billion-pound programme of railway upgrades that will enable
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Four-month-old baby boy dies in hospital after horror crash
A BABY boy has tragically died in hospital following a crash earlier this week, police have said. The four-month-old was left with serious injuries following the collision on the A6120 Horsforth Road, near Farsley and Rodley, which happened at
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Elderly man lived in squalor for a year in caravan in layby, magistrates hear
An elderly man lived in squalor in a layby in the middle of the North Yorkshire countryside for 12 months, York Magistrates' Court heard. The man, who is in his late-70s, had no water or heating in his caravan and now has no transport to fetch
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Yorkshire Building Society and Citizens Advice help people in cost of living crisis
AN award-winning partnership to help people through the cost-of-living crisis is now available in the Bradford district. The partnership between Bradford-based Yorkshire Building Society and Citizens Advice sees advisers from the charity hold free
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Expert shares 6 tips to help you with your finances during a recession
When a recession hits, it can be difficult to understand what it means for you. If you’re struggling to identify the areas where you can help your financial situation during a recession, look no further. Kevin Mountford, co-founder of savings
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'Urgent improvement' needed at Bradford takeaway after zero food hygiene rating
A BRADFORD takeaway has been told it requires "urgent improvement" after it was handed a zero food hygiene rating. Fresh Fried Chicken, on Southfield Lane in Great Horton, was given the score following an inspection by the Food Standards Agency
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Bradford woman found safe and well
A MISSING Bradford woman has been found safe and well. Sandra Walker, 46, was reported missing from the Shipley area last night. She has been found and a spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Sandra Walker has now been located safe
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The market offering healthy food on a budget
A community market is helping families in need buy healthy food on a budget. Father Paul and community market manager Sue Parsons use a community pantry model to help families budget and eat healthy food at extremely reduced prices. The latest
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Thackley trouble brewing as winless run sees playoff rivals close gap
Thackley’s little wobble continued on Tuesday night, with their grip on a playoff spot loosening by the game. They looked secure in third place, only behind runaway top two Emley and Campion, in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division
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Bomb squad rushes to street after man found dead in house
THE bomb squad was called after a man was found dead in a house in the Bradford district. Police attended a property in Low Bank, Oakworth, on Tuesday morning after receiving reports of concerns for the safety of a man. Officers subsequently
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Reader letter: State of the Interchange is giving very negative impression of city
SIR - The continued silence from WYCA and Bradford Council about a proper plan of action to get the Interchange bus station reopened is frustrating. Regurgitated messages about being closed for safety and surveys have been peddled out for eight
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Plan for new home in town's conservation area is refused
A SCHEME which would have seen an old workshop in Skipton's conservation area replaced with a large modern house has been turned down. The large disused workshop, bound by retaining walls off Chapel Hill, would have been demolished and a five-bedroom
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Man's drunken 999 call sparked huge response from police
A MAN who called 999 while drunk from a pub claiming someone had been shot sparked a massive response from emergency services including eight armed officers and a helicopter. Thomas Lund’s drunken call three days after Christmas from a pub in Kettlewell
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Reader letter: 'The Safety of Rwanda Bill is based on legal fiction'
SIR - The Prime Minister is right to celebrate the return of power sharing in Northern Ireland which collapsed due to Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal, but alongside its clear moral shortcomings, Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan will introduce new instability
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New figures show recycling rate in Bradford has improved
THE proportion of household waste sent for recycling in Bradford increased last year, new figures show. Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs data shows 191,500 tonnes of waste was collected and disposed by Bradford City Council in
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What police want victims of online romance scams to know
Police have urged anyone who may have been a victim to a romance scam to come forwards. A romance scam is where a fraudster gains a victim's trust over a number of weeks and months with the end goal of getting money or personal information.
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Police seize knife after suspected shoplifter strikes
POLICE seized a knife after a suspected shoplifter struck in Bradford. Officers said they were called to an incident on the Euroway Trading Estate yesterday. An alleged shoplifter had been challenged by staff and a knife had reportedly been
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Looking for a place to stay near Leeds Bradford Airport? Some of the best hotels
Stopping over at a hotel before you board a flight can sometimes take the stress away of making sure you’re on time for your departure. There’s nothing worse than travelling to an airport and being stuck in traffic either late at night or in the
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The heart-warming story behind new shop offering a taste of authentic Ukrainian food
An unexpected friendship borne out of the horror of the Ukraine war has sparked a new business. Oksana Kateryniak and her daughter sought refuge under the Homes for Ukraine scheme in April 2022. It marked the start of a strong bond not just
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Work starts on new retirement complex on former industrial site
SITE work has started on a new retirement complex in the Bradford district. McCarthy Stone applied for planning permission to build the development on a former industrial site on Bradford Road, Idle, in 2022. The plans, consisting of 51 properties
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Man went on 'rampage' that involved torching a car and stabbing tyres
A MAN who went on a “rampage” that involved torching a car in the early hours of the morning has been locked up for more than four years. William Smith roamed suburban streets breaking into cars or stabbing tyres with a knife. His movements
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Majestic steam locomotive set to make trip along main line in West Yorkshire
Important update: Since this article was published, provisional timings have been updated on the RealTimeTrains website, so the train is now scheduled to pass Brighouse shortly after 4pm. A steam locomotive is set to make a trip along a main line
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Leading law firm 'very excited' to open new office in Bradford district
A LEADING law firm has opened a new office in the Bradford district as the company continues to grow. Based on Brighouse Road in Queensbury, Ison Harrison's new office will be managed by solicitor Susan Ram, who has more than 20 years' conveyancing
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Supporters invited to celebrate special Bradford Bulls Foundation milestone
THE Bradford Bulls Foundation are ready to celebrate their 20th birthday in style. To commemorate this remarkable milestone the Foundation will be hosting a "Heritage Lunch" on Monday, February 26, starting at 6pm. Via their socials, they commented
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Bradford Salem stunned at rise as boss gets Dutch excited by seismic derby
BRADFORD Salem head coach Bob Hood admits his maiden season in charge has gone better than he could have expected. But there is no time for the Shay Laners to rest on their laurels, as they head to neighbours and rivals Keighley for a titanic top
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Cougars clear on stance as Bulls game giving support to trans community
Keighley Cougars have announced their upcoming match against Bradford Bulls on Sunday, February 18 will be dedicated to LGBTQ+ History Month. This initiative marks another milestone in the club's ongoing commitment to inclusivity and diversity
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"Keeping it in your back pocket and not letting anyone see it is no good for anybody"
CLARKE Oduor has been challenged to keep showing the fans what he’s got. Oduor’s selection in the front three against MK Dons raised some eyebrows among fans. But he justified the call by having a hand in all four City goals - and tucked away