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Police help to reunite stolen vehicle with rightful owner
POLICE have helped to reunite a stolen vehicle with its rightful owner. Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Steerside Enforcement Team said the vehicle was stolen from Pudsey. Working with the owner who had a tracker on the keys, they managed
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Armed police swoop on Bradford city centre after 'males with weapons' reported
ARMED police swooped on Bradford city centre following reports of "males with weapons" today. Officers said they were called to the city centre shortly after 3pm on Monday (March 4). Armed officers were scrambled to the area and two males were
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Stalker made hundreds of calls to woman and impersonated police officer to harass her
A man who stalked a woman, made hundreds of calls to her phone, sent abusive messages, and even impersonated a police officer to harass her has been sharply criticised by a judge at Bradford Crown Court. Asir Aziz denied all wrongdoing when interviewed
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Bradfordian Cullen exits UK Open in the fourth round as Michael Smith prevails
BRADFORD star Joe Cullen suffered a UK Open fourth round exit at the hands of former world champion Michael Smith last week. Dimitri Van den Bergh since went on to win the competition on Sunday evening after surviving a valiant fightback from Luke
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Old youth centre hit by yet another blaze - leaving councillor 'furious'
A FORMER youth and community centre has been hit by another fire. Firefighters attended a blaze at the derelict Greenwood centre on Wood Lane, Swain House, yesterday afternoon. The building has been hit repeatedly by suspected arsonists -
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Photos show Bradford's former NCP car park as demolition gets underway
LATEST NEWS: New photos of NCP car park show demolition is 'rapidly progressing' THE demolition of the former NCP car park on Hall Ings in Bradford city centre is now well underway. Diggers can be seen on the roof of the building, which is
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Parking machines vandalised and cameras stolen after charges introduced at reservoirs
PARKING machines have been vandalised and cameras stolen at two reservoirs just over a month after charges were introduced by Yorkshire Water. ANPR cameras and parking machines at both Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs have been targeted. It comes
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Watch shocking moment driver smashes into two cars on Bradford district road
A MOTORIST has spoken of his shock after witnessing a three-vehicle crash on a key Bradford district road. Jeremy Bullock, of Emley, was riding his motorbike on Valley Road in Shipley when he came across the collision. Emergency services, including
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This is why police have seized a bike at a quarry
A BIKE was seized by police in the Bradford district after the rider had been given a warning. Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Steerside Enforcement Team said they found two bikes at Buck Park Quarry, Denholme. One of the riders was already
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Mirfield actor Sir Patrick Stewart to be granted Freedom of the Borough
Three inspiring people have been put forward to receive the Freedom of the Borough as Kirklees Council looks to mark its 50th anniversary. Councillors will meet at an Extraordinary Council meeting to formally approve Mirfield-born actor Sir Patrick
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Bantams go top as McKenna strikes hat-trick in seven-goal thrashing
BRADFORD City Women have temporarily climbed to the top of the table after defeating Harrogate Town Ladies 7-0 away from home on Sunday. The clinical Maria McKenna scored a hat-trick for the visitors as the Bantams ran riot to maintain their unbeaten
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Bingley Garden Centre unveils new boss
BRDAFORD-headquartered Yorkshire Garden Centres has promoted from within to fill a key role at one of its six sites. Dave Denton, from Cleckheaton, has been promoted to centre manager at the long-established Bingley Garden Centre at Harden.
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Cannabis plants discovered in old mill after police warrant executed
Two people have been arrested after a number of cannabis plants were found in an old mill building. West Yorkshire Police executed a warrant at Brooksmouth Mills on Clifton Road, Brighouse, on Monday (March 4). Two people remain in police custody
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Campion's first half blitz sees Ashforth's men keep the pressure on Emley
CAMPION continue to apply the pressure on Emley at the summit of the NCEL Premier Division after securing a 3-0 victory over Barton Town on Saturday. In a rampant opening to the contest the hosts were three goals ahead after just 24 minutes.
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Multiple people trapped following three-car crash on major road
MULTIPLE people were trapped following a three-car crash on a major Bradford road this lunchtime. Emergency services, including police and fire, attended Valley Road in Shipley after the collision just before 12pm. Two of the vehicles were
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What is ambergris? The 'golden whale vomit' found on UK beaches worth £60,000
Heard of Moby Dick? Well, how about Moby's sick? Ambergris is formed in the intestines of whales and is expelled when the animal can't regurgitate food. It can be found floating on the sea or washed up on UK coastlines ready to be collected
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Pepsi confirms axing of fan favourite flavour after just 5 years on UK shelves
Pepsi has confirmed it is no longer making a popular flavour of its zero sugar soft drink Pepsi Max. PepsiCo is responsible for a number of beverages in the UK including Pepsi Max, 7Up, Mountain Dew, Gatorade and Rockstar energy drinks. The
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Millions set for £1,800 pay rise next month - this is why
Millions of workers will receive a pay rise worth up to £1,800 from next month. In November, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that the National Living Wage would rise by more than £1 an hour from April 1. The National Living Wage will rise
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EastEnders star breaks silence over shock return tonight after years away
An EastEnders legend is set to make her return to the show tonight after five years away from Albert Square. This comes after other characters like 'Big' Mo Harris (Laila Morse) and Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier) were marked for a return to the
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Police warning to all Volkswagen drivers in West Yorkshire
WEST Yorkshire Police have issued advice for Volkswagen (VW) drivers after a series of thefts. It comes following an increase in thefts of multimedia/centre console units from VW vehicles in the Calderdale area. Officers have been leafleting
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How often should you wash your hair? Salon guru explains all you need to know
Keeping your hair looking healthy and well-groomed is a practice that can take a lot of time to perfect, and some may wonder how often they should wash it as part of this process. Differing arguments have been made as to whether it should be done
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Motorists warned not to move roadworks barriers after drivers ignore road closure
YORKSHIRE Water has urged drivers not to move barriers surrounding roadworks after concerns were raised about motorists flouting road closed signs in Bradford. Wrose Road near the Thornacre Road junction in Wrose was shut at the end of last week
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Hospital plans permanent changes to neonatal services involving transfers to Bradford
Airedale Hospital is seeking to make permanent changes to its neonatal service that has seen premature babies delivered in Bradford instead. Due to low staffing levels in the unit, the hospital in Steeton began operating as a special care unit
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Charity slammed for sending 460,000 unsolicited texts in 10 days for Ramadan campaign
A charity with strong Bradford links has been ordered to stop sending unsolicited spam texts to people without their consent during Ramadan. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued an enforcement notice against the Penny Appeal,
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Plan to refurbish and subdivide Bradford shop is revealed
A LEEDS Road shop could be refurbished and divided into smaller retail units if new plans are approved. Located on the Thornbury side of the busy Bradford street,1043 Leeds Road is currently a large interiors store. A new planning application
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Police update on why cordon was in place around bus station
WEST Yorkshire Police have released details explaining why a cordon was in place at a bus station. A police cordon was put up around Leeds Bus Station for much of yesterday morning. Officers attended the station after a man had fallen and was
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Petrol station worker injured after trying to stop driver amid shoplifting report
A PETROL station worker was injured after they tried to stop a driver following a report of shoplifting. West Yorkshire Police officers attended Asda petrol station on Killingbeck Drive in Leeds at 10.30am yesterday. The staff member was left
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Band to celebrate 30 years by playing at iconic West Yorkshire venue
A ROCK band is to celebrate 30 years in the business by performing at an iconic West Yorkshire venue. Placebo will headline a show at the Piece Hall this summer. Marking three decades since their formation, Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal are
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Why a rescue team was called to the Dales Way over the weekend
AN 83-year old man who suffered a medical episode while walking on the Dales Way path near Conistone Pie, Conistone with Kilnsey, on Saturday was transported to a waiting ambulance by a team of 20 fell rescue volunteers. A spokesperson for the
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The NSPCC wants to create 'a nation of safeguarders' to help children
HALF a million children in the UK suffer abuse and neglect each year, and the NSPCC is here to help as many of them as possible. But not every young person is able to speak out about it, so it’s vitally important that all of us realise the role
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Teenage girl with links to Bradford reported missing
A TEENAGE girl with links to Bradford has been reported missing. 16-year-old Hollie Hewlett, of Pontefract, is the subject of a missing persons appeal. She has medium-length black hair, and was wearing white fluffy sliders and a white fluffy
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Long-serving manager gone after facing Bradford City 19 times
CITY will face a strange experience next weekend – Accrington without John Coleman. Stanley yesterday sacked long-serving boss John Coleman and assistant Jimmy Bell after their 4-0 weekend loss at Wrexham. It was their third consecutive defeat
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Stark warning issued as push to boost childhood vaccination rates begins today
A NEW push to encourage Bradford families to get their children vaccinated against childhood illnesses like measles begins today. The campaign comes at a time when vaccination rates across the country are at a 10-year low, putting children at risk
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200 year old jail and stocks could be yours as quirky property goes to auction
A 200-YEAR-old jail and village stocks will go to auction later this month. And the quirky piece of local history has a guide price of just £25,000. Illingworth Gaol and Stocks on Keighley Road was built in 1823, and was where prisoners would
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Bradford man seeking life-saving treatment after heartbreaking cancer battle
A BRADFORD man has spoken of his heartbreaking battle with cancer that has left him seeking life-saving treatment. Support worker Jordan Faal, of Wibsey, had already beaten the disease after having chemotherapy and surgery to remove his left lung
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Are you able to help with the £25m regeneration of Shipley?
THE board in charge of a £25 million plan to regenerate Shipley is looking for new members. The Shipley Towns Fund board is hoping to recruit volunteers who can use their skills and local knowledge to help deliver a series of projects to boost
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'You've got to enjoy these moments': Bulls coach excited for semi-final
EAMON O’Carroll says the Bulls should be excited to have Wembley in their sights. An Odsal semi-final against Wakefield in the 1895 Cup awaits after yesterday’s 21-12 victory over Swinton. O’Carroll admits there is more work to be done ahead
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Alexander: No Valley Parade pitch excuses from Bantams
CITY won’t use the troubled Valley Parade pitch as an excuse in the upcoming fixture rush. Saturday’s postponement against Notts County leaves the Bantams squeezing in 13 matches between now and April 27. Seven of those are at home, starting