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Police and Trading Standards seize illegal tobacco and vapes in Bradford
POLICE and Trading Standards officials were out in Bradford seizing illegal tobacco and vapes at various premises. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, West Yorkshire Trading Standards acknowledged that seizures had taken place in the city. They
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Rishi Sunak warns that extremist forces are ‘trying to tear us apart’
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak used a Friday evening address to warn that democracy is being targeted by extremists. Mr Sunak said there are “forces here at home trying to tear us apart”. Speaking at a lectern outside the doors of No 10 Downing
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Police launch investigation after discovering cannabis farm
POLICE have launched an investigation after discovering a cannabis farm today (Friday). Police made the cannabis farm discovery in the Soothill area of Batley. A spokesperson for the West Yorkshire said "Officers from Batley and Spen Neighbourhood
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to make public announcement - what it's about
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to make a public address in front of 10 Downing Street this evening (Friday, March 1). The Prime Minister spent the day in Scotland, giving a speech to the Scottish Conservative conference in the afternoon.
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'We can’t wait to take him home': Meet Bradford Royal Infirmary's Leap Year babies
A BUNDLE of beautiful babies was born at Bradford Royal Infirmary’s maternity unit this Leap Year. February 29 is one of the rarest birthdays, only taking place every four years unless it falls on a century year that cannot be divided by four.
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Road remains closed after two people rushed to hospital after serious crash
TWO people were injured in a serious car crash this afternoon, which closed a road and prompted a huge response from the emergency services. The A65 Addingham Bypass was shut due to the two-vehicle crash shortly after 2.30pm today. The road
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Football fans attending West Yorkshire derby match warned of major rail disruption
FOOTBALL fans planning to attend a West Yorkshire derby match on Saturday are being reminded of major rail disruption. Supporters hoping to travel by train to the Huddersfield Town v Leeds United fixture, which starts at 12.30 on Saturday, are
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Inspired Thackley debut not enough as Morley edge six-goal thriller
THERE was another limited Women’s Football programme locally last week, after some pitches remained waterlogged. One game that did go ahead was Thackley’s County Premier match at home to Morley Town. Thackley had goals from Sandra Bates and
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Concerns for 21-year-old man missing from Bradford
POLICE are appealing for help to find a missing man from Bradford. West Yorkshire Police said there are concerns for 21-year-old Ammar Yasser. He is described as being around 6ft 2in and of medium build. Anyone with information about his
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Police warning after cannabis grow is busted in village
POLICE issued a warning about the dangers of bypassing electrics after they discovered a large cannabis grow. A Neighbourhood Policing Team responded to community information and attended an address in Shelf to execute a drugs warrant.
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TEAM NEWS: Gaskell returns as loan duo make the squad for Swinton test
BRADFORD boss Eamon O'Carroll has named his 21-Man Squad for Sunday's AB Sundecks 1895 Cup quarter-final with Swinton Lions at the Bartercard Odsal Stadium. Lee Gaskell makes his return after being sidelined against Widnes last weekend due to illness
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Rail bosses respond to criticism as work continues at site of landslip
Network Rail bosses have responded to criticism as work continues at the site of a landslip in Baildon. Engineers have been at the scene since February 5 after cracks emerged in an embankment near the town's railway station. As a result, all
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How Bradford chippie worker got on at National Fish & Chip Awards
A BRADFORD fish and chip shop worker missed out on being named Employee of the Year at a national awards ceremony. Joanne Newman, of Towngate Fisheries in Idle, made the top four list in the category at the 2024 National Fish and Chips Awards.
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'He's in my thoughts to start the games': Bantams boost for teenager Wadsworth
NOAH Wadsworth has been a surprise name on the City bench in recent weeks. But Graham Alexander insists the teenager has earned his place in the squad on merit. Wadsworth, who recently turned 19, was recalled from a loan spell at Farsley Celtic
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Crumbling city centre building could be restored - new plans reveal
A CRUMBLING four storey building in Bradford city centre would be repaired, refurbished and reopened under newly-revealed plans. AT first glance, 26 Kirkgate, home to eatery Falafal and Juice, appears to be one of Bradford’s well preserved Victorian
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White supremacist jailed for stirring up race hate with online sticker library
A far-right activist has been jailed for two years by a judge who said antisemitism “has been used before to tear at the heart of Western democracy” and “it must not be allowed to do so again”. Samuel Melia, of Pudsey, was found guilty earlier
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Region hit by snow...after warmest February on record
COMING off the warmest February on record, the West Yorkshire area has been hit by snow this afternoon. One recent traffic alert reported that there was “slow traffic due to snow on the M62 both ways from Junction 24 (Ainley Top) to Junction 22
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Women of the World Festival touring Bradford from tomorrow
The WOW – Women of the World – Festival is touring the Bradford district from tomorrow. The WOW Foundation, known for running WOW Festivals - the biggest, most comprehensive festival celebrating women, girls, and non-binary people in the world
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91 per cent of families offered one of their top three school choices
NINE out of 10 families that applied for a secondary school place in the Bradford district for this September have been offered one of their top three preferred schools. Of the families that applied for a Year 7 place for September, around 91 per
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Emergency services called to incident at reservoir
EMERGENCY services have been called to an incident at a beauty spot this morning. Firefighters, police, and the ambulance service have been at Ogden Water, which is located in Calderdale, on the edge of the Bradford district. A spokesperson
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WATCH: Dramatic moment police arrested 'truly monstrous' double murderer
A DOUBLE murderer who brought horror to a family home has been jailed for life. Marcus Osborne, of Harpe Inge in Dalton, Huddersfield, was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court earlier today (March 1) after admitting the murder of Katie Higton, 27, and
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'We are still close' says Mohsin Issa of brother as he steps back from Asda
BILLIONAIRE Mohsin Issa who has links to Bradford has denied there is a rift with his brother and business partner Zuber. The 52-year-old, from Blackburn, dismissed rumours of disagreements with his younger sibling saying the pair "get on exceptionally
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Charities for the elderly awarded over £350k for community transport
TWO charities for the elderly have been awarded over £350,000 to expand their community transport offer across Northwest Leeds. Two of the Leeds Neighbourhood Network schemes supporting the over 60s - Rawdon-based Aireborough Voluntary Services
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Avenue extend Jake Daniels’ loan as forward exits in search of more playing time
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) have confirmed that Blackpool loanee Jake Daniels will remain at the club until the end of the 23/24 season, as well as announcing the departure of a forward. Daniels, who plays as a striker, has impressed in his brief loan
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Bantams v Notts County preview: possible line-ups, referee, match odds
CHECK out our preview as City get back to action after last week's postponement. Kick-off: Saturday, March 2 (3pm) Venue: Valley Parade Possible line-ups BRADFORD CITY GK Sam Walker, CH Jon Tomkinson, CH Sam Stubbs, CH Ciaran Kelly
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Take a look at these post-war shoppers at Bradford's M&S
IN THE post-war years Marks & Spencer in Darley Street was a popular shopping destination. In this picture, taken in 1948, men and women are flocking to the shop to buy their wares as they rebuild their lives. Damage to adjacent buildings caused
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Knife Rashane Douglas used in stabbings is handed to jury in court
10:36am If you want to check out the sixth day's proceedings - and the start of the second week of the trial - (Monday
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Investigations underway after woman dies in house fire
A WOMAN has died after a house fire, police have confirmed this morning. Emergency services were called to the incident on Old Lane, Bramhope, shortly before 10.20pm yesterday. A woman who was rescued from the property sadly died at the scene
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Bradford Bulls' grand old stadium Odsal renamed as club strike multi-year deal
BRADFORD Bulls have announced a significant, multi-year stadium naming rights deal with Bartercard UK – the UK’s largest business to business trade exchange. Bartercard is a Global Business to Business Network with 55,000 cardholders, where members
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Primary school is forced into emergency closure today
A BRADFORD district primary school has announced it is shut to pupils today. Low Ash Primary School on Wrose Road, Wrose, Shipley, said it has no water due to a burst water main on the street. The school said it would be sending work to pupils
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Dispersal order in place after 'violence and anti-social behaviour'
A DISPERSAL order is in place at a town centre bus station in the Bradford district after multiple reports of anti-social behaviour and violence. Over the last few days, police have received reports "of anti-social behaviour and violence in and
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Former Bradford MP George Galloway wins by-election
FORMER Bradford MP George Galloway has won the Rochdale by-election after a controversial and chaotic campaign. Mr Galloway's campaign team claimed early on in the night that the former Labour and Respect MP would win "comfortably" - and so it
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Missing man has been found safe and well, police confirm
A MAN reported missing from Halifax has been found safe and well, police have confirmed. An appeal was issued to trace Barry Apps on Thursday. In an update today, West Yorkshire Police said: "Barry Apps who was the subject of an earlier missing
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Bradford man missing for three days is found safe and well
MISSING man Massood Hussain has been found safe and well, police have confirmed. The 42-year-old had last been seen near Bradford Royal Infirmary on Tuesday afternoon. This afternoon, a West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Massood Hussain
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Notts desperate to halt their slump with visit to Bantams
NOTTS County have been in freefall since promotion-winning manager Luke Williams left for Swansea. The Magpies have lost five of their last six games under new boss Stuart Maynard as they slide down League Two. It has been some fall from grace
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Tory MP responds to criticism after he earns £70k from GB News in a year
A BRADFORD district Tory MP has hit back at criticism after it emerged he earned just over £70,000 for presenting on and contributing to the GB News TV channel. According to UK Parliament's Register of Members' Financial Interests, Philip Davies
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Woman who lives in historic home of the Brontes releases new book on powerful women
A Bradford illustrator has created a book to inspire girls and women through the act of colouring. Self-taught artist Diana Matos Gagic wanted to celebrate women in big business and top level positions across the UK. She hopes her new colouring
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Town centre office block could be improved if new plans are approved
WORK to improve “failing” sections of a town centre building could see brought back into full use. New Devonshire House on Devonshire Street in Keighley is a five storey, 1970s building that was once office space for West Yorkshire Police.
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Police working to tackle increase in street begging in town
POLICE say they are working to tackle an “increase in street begging” and a rise in shoplifting in Shipley. Members of Bradford Council’s Shipley Area Committee will receive an annual report from the Constituency’s neighbourhood policing team at
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Transport bosses meet Bradford councillors over Interchange bus station closure
BOSSES at West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) have finally met with councillors to discuss the closure of Bradford Interchange’s bus station. It was shut on January 4 as a “precautionary measure” due to what WYCA described as damage “believed
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Farmers market returns to Saltaire with fresh produce, bread, cakes and more
A popular farmers market is returning to Saltaire this March. Yorkshire's Real Markets is relaunching Saltaire Farmers Market on Sunday, March 10. It comes after organisers announced the market would stop in December last year. Yorkshire's
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Watch as fly-tippers brazenly dump rubbish in broad daylight
SHOCKING footage has emerged of fly-tippers brazenly dumping rubbish in a quiet cul-de-sac in Bradford. Fly-tippers in a white van bearing a foreign number plate can be seen pulling up at the end of Princeville Road. They are pictured getting
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TRANSFER LATEST: O’Carroll discusses incomings and outgoings as he hails loan signing
WITH the Betfred Championship season fast-approaching, the Bradford Bulls and head-coach Eamon O’Carroll are in the process of putting the finishing touches to their squad. On Thursday morning the Odsal outfit announced the two-week loan signing
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Bulls partner with Scouts in bid to donate kits to Morocco
BRADFORD Bulls, in a gesture of goodwill and community spirit, have collaborated with Bradford Scouts to extend a helping hand to communities in Morocco. Through a heartfelt initiative, the Bulls have generously donated playing kits to the Bradford
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Halliday hungry to make amends from toughest point of City's season
BRAD Halliday wants payback tomorrow for City’s lowest point of the season. The defender viewed the four-goal first half at Notts County in November as the worst moment of the campaign. And he is eager to put the record straight by making it
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Landslip, concrete fall, bomb scare and now a rail strike: A grim 2024 for passengers
A RAILWAY strike today has heaped further misery on Bradford's public transport passengers. The first two months of this year could scarcely have been worse for the district's rail and bus users. Already in 2024, they have had to contend with