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'Brazen' burglar came to UK and found 'poor choice of friends and crack cocaine'
A “BRAZEN” burglar who broke into a student block whilst serving a suspended sentence for shoplifting has been jailed for more than a year. Bradford Crown Court heard that Abdishakur Ahmed was a drug user who was stealing as a result of his cocaine
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Detectives issue update on arrests after shooting incident in town
Detectives have now made six arrests following a shooting incident in the centre of Holmfirth last Friday. A large police cordon stretched across Dunford Road, close to the junction with South Lane, following a firearms discharge at around 9.50pm
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Police pledge to tackle drug dealing in and around popular Bradford park
Police in south Bradford have pledged to crack down on drug dealing and anti-social behaviour in and around a popular park. Harold Park, in Low Moor, is set to receive police attention after concerns were raised about problems in the area.
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'Be aware and vigilant': Fire service warns of people posing as crew members
WEST Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (WYFRS) has warned people to be "aware and vigilant" after receiving a suspicious report this morning. The team posted on X, formerly Twitter, at 10.21am today to inform the public that someone had reported
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Legal action imminent after Chai Village appeal dismissed
BRADFORD Council will “instigate legal proceedings in the near future” after a fifth bid to keep an unauthorised “Chai Village” failed. A planning inspector dismissed the appeal that would have allowed Chai Village to remain on a vacant Conservation
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Is One Day a true story? See if new UK Netflix series is based on real people
If you have been glued to Netflix watching the new UK series of One Day starring Ambika Mod as Emma Morley and Leo Woodall as Dexter Mayhew, you might be wondering if it’s based on a true story. The latest romantic addition to Netflix is a new
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Convenience store opens two years after last grocery outlet closed in community
SECOND-generation businessman Neil Patel has opened a new convenience store in Menston, returning a local shop to the community two years after storm damage closed the last grocery outlet in the area. Having secured a significant funding package
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West Yorkshire Police officer made unauthorised searches on police computer systems
A West Yorkshire Police officer who made unauthorised searches on police computer systems on multiple occasions has been convicted in court following an investigation directed by the police watchdog. PC Sanya Shahid pleaded guilty at Leeds Crown
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T&A readers can subscribe for just £2 for 2 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £2 for 2 months or over 15% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Family’s desperate plea after ‘best friend’ Molly is spooked and disappears
A FAMILY has made a desperate plea to be reunited with beloved “best friend” Molly who was spooked and disappeared nine days ago. Molly, a five-year-old Cockapoo, ran off in Thackley Woods last Tuesday (February 13) at around 9.30am and was last
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Kitchen expert reveals hack to stop dishwasher issue that annoys millions of Brits
A kitchen expert has revealed a way to solve an issue that has caused annoyance for many people with regard to their dishwashers. The appliance is a mainstay of most homes as it cuts costs by jet washing your dishes and cutlery in double-quick
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'He's aggressive, energetic and on the front foot': Praise for City striker Kavanagh
THERE were reasons to be cheerful amid painful defeat for Graham Alexander as he picks through the bones of last night’s EFL Trophy semi-final. Being that close to a shot at Wembley and then see it suddenly disappear with Wycombe’s last-gasp winner
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Bulls confirm details for last-eight showdown with Swinton as tickets go on sale
BRADFORD Bulls have now confirmed the match details for their AB Sundecks 1895 Cup quarter-final showdown with Swinton Lions. The last-eight contest will take place on Sunday 3 March (3pm kick-off) at Odsal Stadium. Eamon O’Carroll’s side booked
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Bingley race ace to wow crowds in Wolverhampton ahead of big return from stroke
A Bradford motorcycling ace is on the comeback trail after a terrifying health scare and should be on top form tonight in Wolverhampton. ‘An Evening with Ian Hutchinson: The Miracle Man’ is taking place at the Cleveland Arms in the city tonight
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Reader letter: 'Many cycle lanes are in a sorry state'
SIR - Re the T&A article about use of bike lanes. Cycle lanes are a great idea when they work well. However, all too often they are full of litter, including broken glass, or have cars parked in them, or come to a sudden stop, leaving the cyclist
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Man charged with murder and arson after fatal flat fire
A MAN is due in Bradford Magistrates' Court today charged with murder and arson after a man died in hospital following a fire. Police investigating the fatal house fire in Fartown, Huddersfield, have charged a man in connection with the incident
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Teenager sentenced for destroying bathroom floor with fire
A TEENAGER has been sentenced for destroying a bathroom floor with fire. Juraj Lakatos, 19, of Bradford Road, in Shipley, pleaded guilty to arson at Leeds Magistrates' Court on Tuesday and was sentenced on the same day. The 19-year-old destroyed
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Historic Grade I-listed building is given prestigious status
A HISTORIC Grade I-listed building that stands on the remains of a Roman fort has secured prestigious accreditation. THE Ilkley Manor House Trust - a community group formed by those with a shared passion for Ilkley Manor House - has secured official
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe to make fresh decision on Bradford-born Mason Greenwood’s future
SIR Jim Ratcliffe says Manchester United will make a fresh decision on the future of Bradford-born forward Mason Greenwood and will "justify it one way or the other". Greenwood, who is on loan at Spanish side Getafe, was suspended by United on
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Fire service spending 'thousands of pounds' attending automatic fire alarms
OWNERS of commercial premises are being warned that firefighters will no longer respond to automatic fire alarms – unless a 999 call is also received. Currently, crews turn out whenever an automatic fire alarm – or AFA – activates at buildings
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Albion act late to secure potentially decisive derby win over Thackley
ALBION Sports beat Thackley 3-1 last night in a potentially decisive Bradford derby at Horsfall. The two teams are battling to reach the Northern Counties East League Premier Division play-offs, which will be made up of the sides finishing second
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Town centre shopping mall set to be demolished later this year
A TOWN centre shopping mall is set to be demolished. An application has been submitted to Bradford Council to determine if prior approval is needed for the proposed demolition of Cavendish Court, in Lawkholme Lane, Keighley. When the mall
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Two crashes cause traffic queues on the M62 this morning
TWO crashes on the same stretch of the M62 have caused delays for drivers this morning. According to earlier traffic alerts, one lane was closed and there was slow traffic due to a crash on the M62 westbound between Junction 24 A629 (Ainley Top
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Coffee shop named 'Best in Yorkshire' for second year
AN independent coffee shop is celebrating after r once again being named 'Best in Yorkshire'. Family-run Bean Loved in Skipton, which opened in Otley Street 16 years ago, was named the county's coffee shop of the year by The Corporate Livewire
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Reader letter: Certainly not a 'low number' using cycle lane
SIR - Regarding the T&A article (February19) 'Low number’ of cyclists use bike lanes'. The £29m route opened in 2016. It states that in the first five years an estimated five million cyclists use the route, ie one million every year.
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Reader letter: 'How long does it take to repair a bus shelter?'
SIR - On October 9, 2023 a bus fire damaged the 607 H12 bus stop shelter on Broadway Bradford city centre and resulted in it having no roof to actually shelter under or any real time info screen. This stop is now even more heavily used due to the
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No time for Bantams to feel sorry for themselves as Barrow challenge looms
“WE can’t be victims” – that’s the warning for the crestfallen City players after their semi-final hammer blow. The Bantams will wake up today feeling the pain of stoppage-time defeat to Wycombe at Valley Parade. A potential place in the EFL
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'We didn't perform to our levels': Wycombe reaction to Valley Parade win
WYCOMBE boss Matt Bloomfield conceded the League One side pulled off a “smash and grab” raid at Valley Parade. Matt Butcher’s deflected finish in added time sunk the Bantams to end the Bristol Street Motors Trophy semi-final in the most dramatic
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Bradford Interchange: Vandals steal signage in wake of bus station closure
ACTION has had to be taken after signage put up following the closure of Bradford Interchange's bus station was removed. West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) closed the bus station in early January after falling concrete sparked big safety
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Bantams 0 Wycombe 1: Match stats and player ratings
CITY missed out on a Wembley trip as Wycombe pinched stoppage-time victory in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy semi-finals. T&A chief sports writer SIMON PARKER was at a gutted Valley Parade last night and provides the match stats and his player
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New rooms now available to reserve at Brookfield care home in Nab Wood
An extension at a popular care home based in Nab Wood, Shipley is nearing completion, with eight brand new en-suite rooms now available for residents to reserve. Brookfield Care Home is owned by family-run Czajka Care Group. The highly rated care
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Landmark year for firm that was founded in WW2 and later launched F1 in Schools comp
A FAMILY-OWNED engineering company - founded in West Yorkshire during World War II - is celebrating 80 years in business. Brighouse-based Denford Ltd was officially incorporated in March 1944 by engineer Horace Denford. Now, as the company
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How a well-known brewery is helping to improve a graveyard
A well-known brewery in the Bradford district has given its support to a graveyard trust. Keighley-based Timothy Taylor's is sponsoring the organisation set up four years ago to restore and maintain historic Dockroyd graveyard in Oakworth.
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How Bradford residents' GP frustration will be used to give patients better care
People living in Bradford have shared their experiences of different GP practices as part of plans to improve health services. From waiting times to booking appointments, Bradford4Better gathered views from residents across the BD5 postcode area
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Closure of M&S in Bradford city centre branded 'vote of no confidence'
THE PROPOSED closure of the Marks & Spencer store in Bradford city centre has been described as “a vote of no confidence” by an MP. The shock announcement left many customers fearing for the high street’s future. M&S - which has been in
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Judge's warning over 'gateway drug' cannabis as street dealer is sentenced
A BRADFORD drug dealer caught with hundreds of pounds worth of cannabis in his car initially told police that it was for his personal use. Bradford Crown Court heard that Aleem Hussain, now 22, was seen parked up alone on Scotchman Road, near Toller
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Decision on controversial plan for new building in World Heritage Site due soon
A DECISION on a controversial plan to build a new Community, Arts and Future Technology Centre in the centre of a World Heritage Site will be decided next week. Plans to build the centre on a car park off Caroline Street in Saltaire have divided
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Parents should 'set an example' and ditch cars for short journeys, councillor argues
PARENTS have been urged to set a better example for their children by ditching the car for short journeys, especially to and from school. The fact that streets outside schools are “chock-a-block” with traffic at drop-off and pick-up times shows
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Shocked Bradford woman claims attack was filmed for social media
A BRADFORD woman has spoken of her shock following an assault after in meal in Birmingham – an attack she suspects may have been carried out to get reaction on social media. Bradford woman Taera Parveen was out with family and friends in Birmingham
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Cougars delighted by derby "desire and will" as cup clash with Fev holds no fear
KEIGHLEY Cougars head coach Matt Foster praised his side for their “desire and will” in their battling 26-18 derby defeat to Bradford Bulls in the AB Sundeck 1895 Cup on Sunday. That result saw the Betfred League 1 side knocked out of the competition
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Brand new BBC series being filmed in Bradford
CAMERAS filming a brand new BBC detective series have been spotted in Bradford. They were seen rolling in City Hall on Wednesday afternoon for the drama Virdee - which is based on Bradfordian AA Dhand’s thrilling crime novels. The BBC revealed
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West Bowling star makes provisional England squad for Australia trip
ENGLAND Community Lions have announced their men's squad to travel to Perth, Australia in October and two standout local players have made the provisional team. The first person in question is West Bowling's Elliot Cousins, who had a standout season
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Son of Bradford City legend joins Premier League giants in new role
SON of Bradford City legend Paul Jewell, Sam, has been recruited by Premier League giants Chelsea to work in a senior position in their recruitment team. The 34-year-old, who was hired from Brighton despite only being with the Seagulls for 16 months
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Bradford curry house owner who earns £4k a month avoids driving ban
A BRADFORD curry house owner who earns £4,000 a month has avoided a driving ban. Mohammed Nawaz, of Flockton Close in East Bowling, was caught using his phone whilst driving on Buck Street, off Leeds Road, on June 19 of last year. The 51-year-old
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Bradford boxer back after seven-month absence as prospect shines in Barnsley
There is plenty to report on the boxing scene in Bradford, with a couple of the city’s professionals on the same card in Oldham this Saturday. Fezan Shahid (2-2-2) is facing Lancastrian journeyman Steven Maguire, five years older than him at 37
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Cullen back for Wigan but sits out Leicester events and takes social media break
Joe Cullen made a low-key return to action after his disappointing last-16 loss at the Masters to late replacement Daryl Gurney. He had an underwhelming start to the Players Championship, with those first two events on the PDC Pro Tour for 2024
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Bulls happy to use competitive cup ties as Championship warm-up
EAMON O’Carroll sees the constant diet of cup rugby as the perfect starter before the Bulls tuck into the Championship. His side have already played three cup ties in the warm-up to the 2024 campaign, which kicks off at title favourites Wakefield
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Brothers galore as West Bowling beat Bulls boys in exciting Horsfall encounter
There was a friendly with a difference at Horsfall last Friday, as West Bowling took on Bradford Bulls’ reserves. It was an important run out for Bowling, who had suffered a damaging Challenge Cup second round defeat to Hammersmith Hills Hoists
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“We certainly deserve better than what we got but that’s sometimes how football goes"
GRAHAM Alexander was “devastated” for his City players after their last-gasp loss to Wycombe in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy semi-finals. Sub Matt Butcher’s added-time goal broke home hearts at Valley Parade in a game that the Bantams had dominated