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MATCH REPORT: Added-time agony for Bantams is so tough to take
BRADFORD 0 WYCOMBE 1 CITY’S Wembley dream was snatched from their grasp in the cruellest way. Matt Butcher popped up with a Wycombe winner in added time to give the League One side a victory they hardly deserved in tonight's Bristol Street
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LIVE BLOG: Bradford City 0 Wycombe Wanderers 1
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Latest update as initial survey completed at Bradford Interchange bus station
The initial survey of damage which led to the closure of Bradford Interchange bus station has been carried out. The bus station has been closed since early January after safety issues were uncovered in concrete “in the basement area” of the station
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More arrests as investigation into town centre shooting incident continues
A POLICE investigation into a shooting incident in a West Yorkshire town has led to a series of arrests. There was concern after a large cordon was put in place in the heart of the picturesque town on Friday night (February 16). The incident
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Delight as firms are put in the spotlight with visit from Princess Anne
PRINCESS Anne visited two long-standing yarn and weaving manufacturers, including one in the Bradford district. Laxtons welcomed Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to its spinning factory in Baildon on Tuesday. She then visited the traditional
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Brewery recognised on national stage before 'bowing out'
A WEST Yorkshire brewery has been recognised on the national stage before it "bows out". The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) named Elland Brewery’s 1872 Porter as a joint-winner in the Champion Winter Beer of Britain (CWBOB) 2024 competition at the
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Why this white Audi was stopped and seized on a major Bradford road
A WHITE Audi was stopped and seized on a major Bradford road. West Yorkshire Police's Operation Steerside Team spotted the vehicle on Barkerend Road. It was seized because the driver was uninsured. Police said the insurance on the Audi
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Pair banned from keeping dogs after neglecting pocket bullies in their care
A COUPLE from Bradford who planned to get a licence to breed dogs have been banned from keeping the animals for five years after neglecting two pocket bullies in their care. Andrew Leefe, 45, and Louise Reynolds, 39, both pleaded guilty to two
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Police appeal after more than £3k worth of plant equipment stolen from station
BRITISH Transport Police (BTP) have released images of a man they would like to speak to after £3,000 worth of plant equipment was stolen from a West Yorkshire train station. A man gained entry to a container at Garforth railway station just before
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Two people injured in 'scuffle' outside college building
TWO people suffered injuries in an assault when a "scuffle" reportedly broke out outside Shipley College on Tuesday. Emergency services were called to the scene of the incident - on Exhibition Road in Saltaire. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire
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Man robbed two women in Bradford and then used their bank cards
A BAG snatcher who robbed two women on the same day and then used their stolen bank cards in various Bradford shops has been told he can expect a “substantial” prison sentence. Marek Rigo faced charges of robbery, fraud by false representation,
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Appeal to trace relatives of elderly man after his death at BRI
AN appeal has been made to trace relatives of a man following his death. Gilbert Smith, 79, from the Holme Wood area, died recently at Bradford Royal Infirmary. A spokesperson said: "Would any relatives or friends please contact the Bereavement
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'Gutted.. upset.. devastated': M&S news sparks outpouring of sadness in Bradford
THE PROPOSED closure of the Marks & Spencer store in Bradford city centre has sparked an outpouring of sadness from Telegraph & Argus readers. Yesterday's shock announcement that M&S plans to pull out of The Broadway prompted a huge reaction
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Car rally protest to pass through Bradford this weekend
A RALLY in support of a campaign giving a voice to farmers will pass through Bradford this weekend. The Yorkshire Kissan Car Rally will pass through Bradford at the GGS Gurdwara on Leeds Road on Saturday. The rally, which supports the No Farmers
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Bulls benefit Keighley as near-4,000 crowd boosts Cougars coffers hugely
Bradford Bulls have done their neighbours Keighley Cougars a real favour. A whole host of visiting fans made their way to Cougar Park on Sunday, with 3,729 supporters in total witnessing a thrilling AB Sundecks 1895 Cup tie that ended 26-18 in
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Bantams veteran Doyle will be manager's voice in heat of semi-final battle
COLIN Doyle will again have the role of on-field coach as City target Wembley tonight. The veteran keeper makes his sixth appearance of the season in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy semi-final clash with Wycombe at Valley Parade. Graham Alexander
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New life-saving defibrillator installed in Rawdon
A NEW life-saving defibrillator has been installed in Rawdon. The equipment - which is used alongside resuscitation or CPR to give the best chance of survival after a cardiac arrest - is now in place at Rawdon's Greenacre Hall. Funded by the
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Supermarket worker 'punched in the head' outside Farmfoods
POLICE are searching for two suspects after a supermarket worker was attacked after trying to stop a suspected shoplifter. West Yorkshire Police was called to Farmfoods, on Waterloo Terrace, Bramley, on Tuesday after a member of staff was punched
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Bantams v Wycombe preview: possible line-ups, referee, match odds
CHECK out our preview for the Bristol Street Motors Trophy semi-final to see who will face Peterborough at Wembley. Kick-off: Wednesday, February 21 (8pm) Venue: Valley Parade Possible line-ups BRADFORD CITY GK Colin Doyle, CH Jon
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Two long-standing Bradford firms brought together under one roof
TWO long-standing Bradford-based business have been brought together this week to operate under one roof. The staff and manufacturing services of PD Pattern Books, Eccleshill, have relocated to the Melrose Interiors Ltd facility in Wibsey.
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Bradford man arrested in connection with theft of quad bike
POLICE are urging owners of quad bikes to get them fitted with trackers. After the £9,000 quad was taken from a garage in a rural location to the east of Skipton in the early hours of Tuesday, officers were quickly on the scene because the owner
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Man saw 'red mist' when his girlfriend was attacked outside pub
A POOL player has avoided prison for glassing the man who attacked his girlfriend outside a town centre pub. Bradford Crown Court heard that Liam Elvidge had used “excessive force in defence of another” during the incident outside The George in
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The internet can be bad for mental health: Here's how to cope
A FEW weeks ago, I wrote about the mental health of our younger people, and the issues they can face. Some of you have been in touch, mentioning the fact that there are so many dangerous websites out there which encourage our younger people to
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'Her passion returned a century on...' City fans' tribute to women's football team
MALCOLM May only heard his mother swear twice in her entire life - one of those times was when she heard that the Football Association had banned women’s football. If we say that she branded them a bunch of ungrateful so-and-sos, I think you will
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'A poor area but full of communal spirit': Look back at Wapping in Bradford
IN the mid-1980s, nearly 40 years ago now, I tutored a local history class at the Cathedral Centre, Captain Street. As part of our studies, we carried out research into the surrounding Wapping district. I also interviewed a number of former residents
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Emergency services rush to motorway crash which is causing huge traffic queues
THE ambulance service rushed to the scene of a motorway crash this morning which is causing huge queues. The collision happened on the westbound carriageway of the M62, between junction 23 (Huddersfield) and junction 22 (Rishworth Moor). National
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No Cook on menu but Bantams still have right ingredients for Trophy triumph
CITY must get to Wembley without Andy Cook tonight – and Graham Alexander believes they are up to the job. The talismanic number nine is unavailable to face Wycombe in the EFL Trophy semi-final showdown at Valley Parade after his late red card
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Wycombe boss has added incentive to pip Bantams for Wembley spot
MATT Bloomfield wants his anniversary party to go with a bang by clinching Wycombe’s place at Wembley. Today marks exactly a year since the Chairboys stalwart took over from his old boss Gareth Ainsworth. And Bloomfield, who played 558 times
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Homes across Bradford can now access full fibre broadband with Zen
Monthly contract price, reliability and speed are the top three factors when choosing a broadband provider research carried out on behalf of Zen Internet has revealed.* Over two fifths of UK adults have experienced a mid-contract price rise within
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Bradford Council plans to replace school buses with train travel in part of district
BRADFORD Council is proposing to scrap school buses to Ilkley Grammar School from Menston and Burley-in-Wharfedale. The local authority has launched a public consultation over its plans to axe the G23, G24, G25, G26 and G27 school bus services
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'Huge benefit' or 'phenomenal flop'? Councillors discuss culture year
The economic impact of a 12-month programme of cultural events in Leeds is being assessed following the city’s official year of culture. An evaluation report will assess whether Leeds 2023 delivered on its targets to increase visitor numbers, create
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Share your views and help shape the future of town
A PLAN that will help shape the future of Bingley is now out to public consultation. Bingley Town Council has completed a first draft of the Bingley Neighbourhood Development Plan. Neighbourhood plans gives communities the power to prepare
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Development of town site will provide 'much sought after' industrial units
THE development of a large Keighley site will provide “much sought after” industrial units in the town. Last year it was revealed Beechcliffe, to the west of the A629, near the Hard Ings roundabout had been earmarked for a 150,000-square-foot industrial
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Question over how cash-strapped council will enforce new traffic orders
COUNCILLORS have approved several traffic orders – including double yellow lines - but there have been questions over how easy it will be for the council to enforce them. Bradford Council’s five Area Committees – each representing a constituency
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Bradford man's 'sexual touching and pestering' branded unacceptable
A BRADFORD man has been told to revise the way he approaches women after pleading guilty to sexual assault. Bradford Crown Court heard that Abid Nawaz had pestered two women, touched their bottoms, exposed his genitals to one, and gesticulated
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Bradford City set for record-breaking crowd at huge semi-final clash
VALLEY Parade is set for a record-breaking attendance tonight, with Bradford City only one game away from a Wembley final. A crowd of more than 6,000 is expected at the home of the Bantams - a record for a Bristol Street Motors Trophy tie at the
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Car seized after driver 'bought fake insurance policy on Snapchat'
A CAR was seized in Bradford after the driver reportedly bought a fake insurance policy on social media platform Snapchat. The grey Seat was spotted by West Yorkshire Police's Operation Steerside Team. The driver went down a side street in
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Bradford native and Keighley pair suffer slow start to prestigious Pro Series
THREE of the Bradford District’s finest pool players were in Ultimate Pool action over the weekend, as the prestigious Pro Series got underway for 2024. Sizeable prize pots are on offer for the 10 events held at the Grand Hotel in Blackpool throughout
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Yorkshire all-rounder Thompson triumphs with side in UAE tournament
Yorkshire all-rounder Jordan Thompson has helped his MI Emirates team to the International League T20 title in the UAE. Each team played 10 group games, Emirates finishing joint-top of the round-robin stage with six wins and four defeats. All
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Cougars mourn club legend who did so much for rugby league in Keighley
JEREMY Crowther, a stalwart of the Keighley Cougars club for the best part of three decades, sadly passed away on Wednesday, February 14 at the age of 87. Dedicating the majority of his life to the sport of rugby league, mainly in and around the
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Bradford captain and his right-hand man off to Latvia with Great Britain
TWO Bradford Bulldogs’ youngsters have been selected to play for Great Britain Under-16s men at the Riga Hockey Cup in April. Under-16s captain Daragh Spawforth and Under-16s assistant captain Danny Harrison both made it through to final 22-strong
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University of Bradford pupil from BD8 club wins title in front of Sheffield icon
A University of Bradford student, who is part of the Aztec Boxing Club in the city, has won a senior Yorkshire title. Young talent Danish Ahmed boxed on Saturday over at Sheffield for the open class Yorkshire belt. And in a one-sided affair
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Alexander recalls "strange" Trophy history as he targets second final with Bantams
GRAHAM Alexander is aiming to reach his second EFL Trophy final and actually make it to Wembley this time. The Bantams boss guided Salford all the way in 2020 but the final was postponed for a year because of Covid – by which time he was no longer
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What is Martha's Rule in England? See when it will be rolled out on the NHS
An NHS escalation process known as Martha’s Rule will be rolled out across the NHS in England from April this year. It will give patients and families access to a rapid review if they are worried about a condition getting worse. Martha’s Rule