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Taxis and private hire vehicles checked in inspection at Leeds Bradford Airport
TWO taxis were taken off the road and over 20 other vehicles were checked during an inspection at Leeds Bradford Airport. A total of 24 taxis and private hire vehicles were checked during the multi-agency inspection at Leeds Bradford Airport on
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Missing teenage girl with Bradford links has not been seen since Tuesday
A TEENAGE girl with Bradford links has been reported missing after not being seen since Tuesday. Police are appealing for information on Skye Bond, who has been reported missing from Leeds. Skye is 17 and was last seen at her home address
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Air ambulance deployed and four rushed to hospital after multi-vehicle crash
THE air ambulance was deployed and four people were rushed to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash at a busy junction today. The collision happened at the where New North Road and Leeds Road, in Heckmondwike meet just after 3pm this afternoon.
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New EV charging points go live in Yorkshire Dales
THE installation of new electric vehicle charging points in the Yorkshire Dales National Park will be welcomed by people visiting the area in EVs, says the chair of the park authority. A total of 12 new EV points have gone live in the Dales - at
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Remember the days when men drank pints and women had a 'lady's'?
FEMALE celebrities and figureheads have driven up demand for Guinness. Stars like Kim Kardashian, along with the Princess of Wales Kate Middleton - both of whom enjoy a pint of the black stuff - have helped to boost sales, which in recent years
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Reader letter: 'Link up city's two rail stations once and for all'
SIR - The "King's Cross of the North" headlined the T&A (February 2), quoting a source at the Department for Transport. As currently proposed a new station would be located on the site of the St James' Wholesale Market off Wakefield Road. However
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Pro-Palestine protests held outside Bradford district firm
PRO-Palestine protests have been held outside a Bradford district firm. Organised by the Bradford Friends of Palestine, people have gathered outside Teledyne, based at Airedale House, off Otley Road, Shipley, on several dates. The protests
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Reader letter: Fighting through the bank 'helpline jungle'
SIR - Keighley MP Robbie Moore is a cheeky monkey. There he is condemning Barclays bank for closing its Keighley branch ('Bank closure condemned', T&A February 15) and impacting those 'who rely on on in person banking services'. But happily
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Say hello to the Baji Bantams - City's first fans group for South Asian women
The Baji Bantams - Bradford City’s first fans group for South Asian women - will be among the roaring crowds of Valley Parade this weekend. The group is made up of life-long fans, families and some who have never seen the lively home of the Bantams
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Steeton get blockbuster opener for Waddilove Cup defence
STEETON have a blockbuster start to the defence of their Aire-Wharfe League’s Waddilove Cup on Sunday, May 19. The Summerhill Lane club, also winners in 2022, despite again being a Division Two club, have been drawn at home to league champions
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'Several engineering challenges' to overcome at the A59 Kex Gill
MOTORISTS will continue to face lengthy diversions and longer travelling times as the full closure of the A59 at Kex Gill heads into its third week. North Yorkshire Council closed the A59 between Skipton and Blubberhouses on Friday, February 2.
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Bantams recall young defender from eye-catching loan spell at Farsley Celtic
BRADFORD City have recalled in-form wing back Noah Wadsworth from his loan spell at Farsley Celtic following injuries to their squad. The Bantams announced their decision to bring the defender back to the club this afternoon, a move that will bring
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Keeping it tight: Bantams stopper Walker helps to build solid foundations
SAM Walker’s seamless addition to the City side has impressed but not surprised boss Graham Alexander. The sudden departure of Harry Lewis mid-transfer window for Carlisle opened up a spot that had been nailed down since the popular keeper arrived
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'Frantic but fascinating' - a pedestrian's view of Bradford's huge roadworks
As the biggest change to Bradford's streets in years enters its next stage, I decided to take a walk around the city centre to get a taste of how the works are affecting pedestrians and changing the look of the area. Having noticed comments from
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Man jailed for over four years for causing death by dangerous driving
A MAN who killed a much-loved father of two has been jailed for more than four years. Window salesman Daniel Midgley was said to have treated the road “like a dual carriageway”, and was pulling in and out of traffic en route to meet a customer
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Excitement as John Fury visits popular Bradford restaurant
THE father of a heavyweight boxing champion made a surprise visit to a Bradford restaurant. John Fury, who has become a household name through his two sons Tyson and Tommy, popped into MyLahore earlier this week. The Great Horton Road establishment
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New pictures show 'large-scale' work taking place at site of landslip
NETWORK Rail has issued an update as "large-scale" work continues at the site of a landslip in Baildon. Engineers have been at the scene since February 5 after reports of cracks in an embankment near the town's railway station. As a result
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O'Carroll names Bulls squad for knockout tie with rivals Keighley
BRADFORD Bulls head coach Eamon O'Carroll has named his 20-man squad for Sunday's AB Sundecks 1895 Cup clash with Keighley Cougars. The clash is effectively a last-16 knockout tie, with the winners going through to the quarter-finals of the competition
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Family's devastation over death of much-loved dad as killer driver is jailed
A MAN who killed a retired father-of-two in a head-on crash when driving on the wrong side of the road has been jailed for more than four years at Bradford Crown Court. Window salesman Daniel Midgley was said to have treated the road “like a dual
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Warning to everyone with a sofa over furniture expert's gross discovery
Everyone with a sofa is being urged to consider replacing their furniture following a disgusting discovery made by furniture specialist. Research highlights that Brits take three times longer choosing a sofa than deciding on a house. But, once
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'Where are the cyclists?' Questions over usage of cycle route linking cities
A COUNCILLOR has questioned why so few cyclists seem to use the dedicated cycle routes linking Bradford and Leeds. Councillor Riaz Ahmed (Lib Dem, Bradford Moor) praised the infrastructure that makes up the CityConnect scheme, but added “where
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National Trust objects to 82ft mast planned for Yorkshire Dales village
THE National Trust has objected to plans to build a 25 metre (82ft) high telecommunications tower on moorland it owns and manages. Communications firm Cornerstone wants to build the lattice tower - with two radio antennas, four dishes, and an equipment
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'Time to come forward': Cold case detectives send message 20 years after man's murder
The brother of murdered Leeds businessman John Luper has made an emotional plea for information on the 20-year anniversary of his death. Mr Luper was 57 years old when he was killed during a robbery at his home in Sandmoor Drive, Alwoodley, on
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Bradford man who beat dog with broom told he is 'not fit to be near animals'
A BRADFORD man who beat his dog with a broom - leading to the animal needing its leg amputated - has been jailed. Brian Hughes, of Lister Avenue in East Bowling, was sentenced to two years in prison and given a 15-year ban on keeping animals at
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Latest on investigation into cause of fire which left man with serious burns
A FIRE investigation has been unable to determine the cause of a house blaze which left a man in hospital with serious burns. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) was called to the incident on Hollingwood Lane, Horton Bank Top, Bradford
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Link road to reduce congestion on busy junctions now open
A NEW link road to relieve congestion on some of Bradford’s busiest roads has today opened to traffic. The short road links up All Saints Road with Horton Park Avenue, near Copthorne School. As well as the new section of road, there will also
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Heavy rain could lead to flooding this weekend, Met Office warns
WEATHER experts are warning of possible flooding this weekend as "persistent" rain falls. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of rain for West Yorkshire, starting at 3pm tomorrow and ending at 6pm on Sunday. A Met Office spokesperson
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Bantams v Sutton preview: possible line-ups, referee, match odds
CHECK out our preview as City host League Two's bottom club. Kick-off: Saturday, February 17 (3pm) Venue: Valley Parade Possible line-ups BRADFORD CITY GK Sam Walker, CH Jon Tomkinson, CH Matty Platt, CH Ciaran Kelly, RWB Brad Halliday
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This street has a name to fit the picture - do you know what it is?
WITH so much rain falling and nowhere for it to go, floods are rarely out of the news. Last week heavy rain flooded the railway between Horsforth and Harrogate, blocking the line. River levels can rise quickly and spill out onto the surrounding
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How good causes in Bradford will improve lives thanks to cash seized from criminals
GOOD causes across the Bradford district have enjoyed cash boosts to improve lives - after more than £1million was seized from criminals. A total of 68 community organisations across West Yorkshire have received awards in the latest round of the
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Bradford house prices dropped in December
HOUSE prices dropped by 1.7 per cent in Bradford in December, new figures show. The drop contributes to the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area suffer a 1.6 per cent annual decline. The average Bradford house price
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Thieves cut security fencing before making off with mini-diggers
POLICE are appealing for help in tracking down those responsible for the theft of two mini-diggers and a loader overnight. Two Kobelco SK10SR mini-diggers and an Avanti compact loader were taken from a yard in Thornton-in-Lonsdale, near Ingleton
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Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brückner on trial for unrelated sex offences
Christian Brückner, who is considered to be the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann disappearance is to go on trial today (Friday, February 16) for unrelated sex offences. The 47-year-old is facing three allegations of rape and two of sexual
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Passengers face more disruption as train strikes continue
TRAIN drivers at Northern and LNER are to stage a one-day strike and ban overtime for three days - in a separate row to the national pay dispute. Members of Aslef at the two operators will walk out on March 1 and ban overtime from February 29 to
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'He was a master at work': Tribute to popular teacher and T&A writer
DAVE Welbourne was born on January 16, 1947 in Burley in Wharfedale a week before the heavy snow falls of that winter. His passion for his home village was only matched by his love of being a proud Bradfordian throughout his 77 years. One of four
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City's Wembley nemesis Morison has survival on his mind
STEVE Morison broke City’s hearts at Wembley seven years ago. Now he heads for Valley Parade looking to revive some belief into Sutton’s desperate fight to stay in League Two. The man who headed Millwall’s winner against Stuart McCall’s Bantams
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Property expert reveals this 'red flag' is why your house isn't selling
A property expert has explained that this 'red flag' could be why you're struggling to sell your house. Grimy bathrooms have been identified as a top buyer 'turn-off' since it affect the property's overall appeal. Whether your house is already
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Man sentenced over 'unusual' case after tempers flared at off licence
A BRADFORD shop worker accused of assaulting a customer had the charge against him reduced from grievous bodily harm to affray after CCTV revealed the customer’s injuries were caused by someone else. In what was described as an “unusual” case Bradford
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The place for a 'boogie and party' in Bradford, according to BBC radio host
A BBC DJ has described Bradford as a “cool, vibey place” ahead of a huge celebration of British Asian music. Nikita Kanda, BBC Asian Network breakfast presenter, will take to the stage at St George’s Hall alongside the whole radio family.
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Man caught with lock knife in man bag as he tried to enter Sunbridge Wells
A MAN caught with a lock knife as he tried to get into Bradford's underground tunnels told police that he had taken it from 'fighting kids'. Bradford Crown Court heard that Jaqub Demeter, 26, of Chellow Grange Road, Bradford, was searched by door
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Planning panel chair withdraws house plan after colleague calls it 'ridiculous'
THE chair of a planning panel saw his own application to build a house described as “ridiculous” by Council colleagues. Proposals for a three-storey, four-metre-wide house on a small patch of land on Nab Wood Drive have been withdrawn after a planning
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Meet the dad inspired to become paramedic after dramatic birth of daughter
A UNIVERSITY of Bradford student has spoken of how he has been inspired to become a paramedic after the dramatic birth of his daughter. Father-of-four Carl Birks’ daughter Felicity was born prematurely at just 29 weeks and given a five per cent
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Care home boss struck off after neglecting residents for years
A CARE home boss who had been a nurse for 40 years and a national ambassador has been struck off after neglecting residents for years. Janet Fryer was banned from the profession after admitting to 25 charges relating to 15 pensioners at two homes
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West Bowling boss feels red card punishments "harsh" on duo as lengthy bans issued
WEST Bowling head coach John Williams believes the recent red card drama involving star players Daniel Halmshaw and Liam Coe could have been dealt with differently. The duo were both given their marching orders, when the Bradford side travelled
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Avenue and Athletico brave the weather to seal key victories
ONCE again there was a restricted Women’s Football programme after postponements, but some teams utilised local all-weather facilities to ensure games went ahead. Bradford (Park Avenue) were at Woodkirk Academy 3G for a West Riding County League
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Bradford blown away by rampant Rebels after flopping in first half
Bradford Dragons made the long road trip to Colchester to face one of the top two teams in Division One of the National Basketball League, the Essex Rebels, on Saturday. Failing to really get themselves going in the first half, the Dragons gave
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Fascinating IMG interview makes picture clearer for Bulls in Super League fight
The elite rugby league picture in England for 2025 and beyond has been made a little clearer in the last couple of days by IMG’s vice president of sports management, Matt Dwyer. He sat down for an exclusive interview with Love Rugby League journalist
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Pudsey claim Bradford billiards crown with wonderful win over Princeville
Pudsey A were crowned champions of the Bradford & District Sunday School Billiards League this week, after a 4-1 win against Princeville D, who were one of their closest challengers. The two Bradford Deaf Centre teams, who have also been in contention
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Bradford & Bingley reeling from loss of two key men as Jer Lane in signing spree
BRADFORD & Bingley look to have suffered in the Bradford Premier League off-season, with one expected heavy blow followed by another that rocked the club. Young Australian left-hander Corey Miller was a class apart last season, and played a huge
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'It’s leaving with smiles, that’s what we want': City given Valley Parade challenge
GRAHAM Alexander wants City to keep Valley Parade smiling during their glut of home games. Having won a first league game in their own backyard since November in midweek, the Bantams host bottom club Sutton tomorrow. They then face Wycombe
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Bitter blow for Bulls star Blackmore but winger's Wembley dream still on
BRADFORD Bulls head coach Eamon O’Carroll admits the prospect of high-stakes knockout rugby league is huge so early in the season, but it is unlikely key winger Ben Blackmore will play in the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup again this season unless the Odsal