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REPORT: Better late than never as Smith salvages point for Bantams
CITY 1 DONCASTER 1 TYLER Smith came off the bench to salvage a point for a rusty-looking City at Valley Parade. It was not the triumphant return to action that Graham Alexander had hoped for after his side’s recent inactivity. But a late
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Bulls sign grandson of Australian rugby league icon in statement move
BRADFORD Bulls have announced the signing of Zac Fulton from NRL outfit Manly Sea Eagles on a one-year deal – subject to international clearance. The 22-year-old is the grandson of one of Rugby League’s ‘Immortals’, Bob Fulton, who enjoyed a trophy
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Big emergency service presence after pedestrian injured in crash on busy road
A PEDESTRIAN has been injured after a crash on a busy road in Bradford on Tuesday. Emergency services were called to reports of a collision between a car and a pedestrian on Valley Road. West Yorkshire Police said the pedestrian is being treated
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LIVE BLOG: Bradford City 1 Doncaster Rovers 1
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Meta apologises for Facebook and Instagram issue and confirms it is resolved
Social media users have experienced issues with the likes of Facebook and Instagram today (March 5) as Meta services were struggling to load and some were locked out of their accounts. However, now the company has confirmed that its platforms are
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Huge cannabis farm hidden in old textile mill had street value of over £2m
A huge cannabis farm in a disused textile mill in Halifax that was raided by police contained more than 5,000 plants with an anticipated street value of between £2.4m and £2.8m Three Albanian nationals found living and working illegally at the
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Avenue add pacey forward to ranks as they extend loan deal of stopper
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) have confirmed the signing of exciting young forward Adrien Thibaut, on a deal until the end of the 23/24 season. The 19-year-old previously played at Macclesfield and Irish First Division Cobh Ramblers and offers some exciting
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'Am I being hacked?' Facebook and Instagram users 'panic' as platforms go down
Users of Meta-owned platforms including Facebook and Instagram are experiencing problems with logging on and loading content. Some have expressed their gratitude as they realised X, formerly Twitter, isn’t Meta-owned, meaning they were able to
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What you need to know as HSBC branch in Shipley closes temporarily
HSBC's Shipley branch has closed temporarily due to a refurbishment. The bank, based at Well Croft, is undergoing a refresh which includes internal building work. It will reopen with new signage, state-of-the-art cash machines, and freshly
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Facebook and Instagram users report outage on social media app- What to know
Facebook users have reported that the social media site is currently down and not working. It comes as more than 17,000 users of the app took to the outage site Downdetector to share they are having issues with Facebook owned by Meta. On the
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Teenage girl taken to hospital after 'serious assault' in Bradford
A TEENAGE girl was taken to hospital after a "serious assault" in Bradford, police have said. The incident, involving a 13-year-old girl, happened at the junction of North Avenue and Midland Road between 4.15pm and 4.20pm yesterday. West Yorkshire
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Police constable who stole bank card twice and used it fraudulently is sacked
A POLICE constable who twice stole a personal trainer's bank card at a gym and used it at a nearby shop has been sacked. Amelia Lancaster, of West Yorkshire Police took the card from the PT's wallet, a misconduct hearing heard. Lancaster, who
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Murder accused hid knife in trainers to ‘get it inside’ club, court hears
A MAN accused of murder hid a knife in his trainers to “get it inside” a nightclub before using it to stab three people, a court has heard. Rashane Douglas, 19, of Jade Place, Huddersfield is on trial at Bradford Crown Court after 21-year-old Joshua
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Police launch probe after Bradford restaurant is attacked over two nights
A BUSINESS owner has spoken of his shock after his Bradford restaurant was attacked by balaclava-clad suspects. The windows and signs of Sultans Restaurant, a curry house on Keighley Road, opposite Lister Park, were damaged when attackers reportedly
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Bradford care home is named one of the top 20 in Yorkshire
A BRADFORD care home has been named as one of the top 20 in the region. Well Springs Nursing Home, off Toller Lane, has been chosen out of 1,406 care homes in Yorkshire and the Humber to receive an award from carehome.co.uk. The gong is based
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George Galloway confirms his party will field candidates in Bradford at election
FIREBRAND politician George Galloway has told the Telegraph & Argus his Workers Party of Britain will field candidates in Bradford at the next General Election. Mr Galloway - who served as Respect MP for Bradford West between 2012 and 215 - won
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Why this Volkswagen Golf was seized in Bradford city centre
A VOLKSWAGEN Golf was seized in Bradford city centre after police caught a disqualified driver behind the wheel. West Yorkshire Police's Operation Steerside Team discovered the white car on Longlands Street, which is off Westgate. The driver
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Six people taken to hospital after crash, ambulance service reveals
SIX people were taken to hospital following a three-vehicle crash, Yorkshire Ambulance Service has revealed. Emergency services, including police, ambulance, and fire, rushed to Valley Road in Shipley just before 12pm on Monday. West Yorkshire
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'Your eyes are not deceiving you, this vehicle is actually parked'
POLICE sent out a stern warning after coming across the pictured parked car. Officers from West Yorkshire Police - Leeds North West- who cover areas such as Guiseley, Rawdon, Horsforth, Otley, and Yeadon - made the discovery on Monday. A white
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'Top class' afternoon tea in this pretty West Yorkshire town is among UK's best
There is plenty for your tastebuds to look forward to when it comes to enjoying afternoon tea in Bradford and across West Yorkshire. From freshly baked scones with a good dollop or two of fresh cream and jam, to endless pots of tea and delicate
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Man caught using e-scooter to take child to school
A MAN was caught using an e-scooter to take a child to school, police said. West Yorkshire Police officers attended Co-op Academy Smithies Moor on Leeds Old Road in Heckmondwike on Friday (March 1). They engaged with staff and parents and checked
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The key factors behind the demise of Valley Parade's pitch
THE Valley Parade pitch is making national headlines for all the wrong reasons. The chronic state of the playing surface when the Notts County game was called off at the weekend was highlighted up and down the country. The pitch, despite what
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Bantams v Doncaster preview: possible line-ups, referee, match odds
CHECK out our preview as City hope to finally get back to action tonight. Kick-off: Tuesday, March 5 (7.45pm) Venue: Valley Parade Possible line-ups BRADFORD CITY GK Sam Walker, CH Jon Tomkinson, CH Sam Stubbs, CH Ciaran Kelly,
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'It's just to scare people off' - Rashane Douglas says why he carried knife
10:35am If you want to check out the seventh day's proceedings (Monday, March 5) click here...
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World Book Day: looking back at how Bradford celebrates
TONIGHT children across the country will be laying out their clothes ready for school in the morning. But there won't be many shirts and ties in sight - instead they will be dressing up in all manner of wacky and colourful costumes as they take on
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Car spotted in unusual position with rear wheel detached on major road
A CAR was spotted jacked up with one of its rear wheels detached on a major road. The blue Ford Fiesta created quite a stir on social media after motorists spotted it in the unusual position on Leeds Road, near the junction with Bradford Road,
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All the Aldi stores in the UK trialling parcel lockers - see the full list
Aldi shoppers across the UK will notice a change outside the front of some stores with the supermarket giant trialling parcel lockers. Throughout March, InPost lockers will be available outside 22 Aldi stores across the country (a list of which
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Popular Bradford baker to move to 'much better and bigger' shop
A BRADFORD baker is set to move to a "much better and bigger" shop. Bethany Mallinson opened Beth’s Bakes last October on Wibsey Bank and her business has gone from strength to strength. She has now decided to move to a new, larger shop on
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Bradford housing group appoints a new vice-chair
A BRADFORD housing group has a new vice-chair. Cym D’Souza has been appointed to the post at Manningham Housing Association, which manages more than 1,400 homes – for over 6,000 residents – in the Bradford district. She is a well-known figure
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‘Heartbreaking’ memories of Miners’ Strike pulled together for 40th anniversary
THE 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike is being remembered with the “heartbreaking” testimonies of both the strikers and those branded scabs after they decided to return to work. Tomorrow marks 40 years since tens of thousands of mineworkers
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'Common goal to transform young lives': Bradford College teams up with Bradford Bulls
BRADFORD College and Bradford Bulls Rugby League Football Club have signed a new educational partnership agreement for 2024. The deal will provide students and staff with benefits such as work experience, stadium tours, discounted tickets, and
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Arrests and dispersal notices issued after West Yorkshire derby disorder
EIGHT arrests were made and dispersal notices were issued after disorder broke out following a West Yorkshire derby. The match between Huddersfield Town and Leeds United - Bradford City's two main local rivals - finished 1-1 in an early 12.30pm
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Watchdog ‘deeply shocked’ after male prison guards forcibly strip girl inmate
A GIRL held in a young offenders’ institution was pinned down and forcibly stripped by a group of male prison guards, according to a watchdog. Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor said he was “deeply shocked” at the findings, which revealed
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Reader letter: The graveyard bodies exhumed from beneath City Park
SIR - Re the article 'What happened to the bodies beneath City Park': My husband, Brian J Anderson, is a retired Environmental Health Manager with Bradford Council from 1967-2017 and in the early years of his career was involved in assisting with overseeing
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Doncaster's new challenge ahead of Valley Parade return
DONCASTER return to Valley Parade tonight on the back of a weekend defeat. But Grant McCann’s men are on an upward trajectory of late. The table does not make great reading with Rovers still languishing in 20th place. But any lingering
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Bantams boss in contention to be League Two manager of month
GRAHAM Alexander is in the running to be named League Two manager of the month for February. The Bantams boss is on the four-man shortlist after City took 10 points from their four games last month – without conceding a single goal. A goalless
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Row between former friends escalated into unpleasant homophobic abuse
A row between former friends escalated into unpleasant homophobic abuse as well as a false 999 call to police reporting that the victim was “kicking off” outside one of the perpetrators’ homes. At the moment Anita Wood claimed her former friend
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South Asian women to conserve cultural traditions and music in exciting new project
A sell-out event is set to mark the start of a new £99,000 project to empower South Asian women through music. Sufi heritage and Qawwali makes up the rich tapestry of Bradford’s cultural heritage. Often seen as the mystical expression of Islamic
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'Rapid' EV charging station approved for site of demolished Bradford pub
A DERELICT former pub site on a busy Bradford junction can be used for a new EV charging station. The Kingswood Arms in Cutler Heights was demolished in 2019 after standing empty for two decades. Since then the site, Sticker Lane and Cutler
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New £12m link road could ease town centre traffic - as Council tries to assemble land
Councillors are asked to approve using compulsory purchase powers to secure land which would become a £12.2 million link road for a proposed new business park at Brighouse. It will also support proposed garden communities which could see thousands
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REVEALED: Which leisure centres in Bradford district cost the most to run
DETAILS of the income and outgoings of Bradford’s Council-run leisure centres have been revealed as the authority plans to cut the service by over £1.3m in the coming years. The Council’s efforts to reduce costs has led to a review of its in house
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Report reveals tension between Bradford Council and Children's Trust
A REPORT into Bradford Council’s finances said there had been a lack of trust between the authority and the organisation running its Children’s Services. And it argues the agreed budget of the Bradford Children’s and Families’ Trust, which took
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Carers looking for 'career and not just a job' wanted as business expands in Bradford
A FAMILY-RUN homecare company has announced plans to create at least 20 new jobs as it expands into Bradford. Caremark Leeds Bradford is seeking to attract more people into the caring profession and join its 120-strong workforce. After facing
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Mouth-watering 'Street Food Arena' to feature at food and drink festival
ILKLEY Food and Drink Festival is preparing for its fifth annual event. Having attracted a record number of attendees the past four years, the popular festival has become a staple in the local community calendar. Event Director Michael Johnston
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Grammar school puts on hold admitting girls into its sixth form
PLANS by Ermysted's Grammar School in Skipton to allow girls into its sixth form for the first time have been put on hold for a year. The school had proposed accepting girls into its year 12 from September next year, but following representations
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Frustration for Cleckheaton as referee postpones derby-day fixture
IN the end the fate of the Regional One North East derby between Cleckheaton and Ilkley at Moorend came down to referee Kristian Garland (Yorkshire Society). Home coach Matty Piper revealed: “It is a difficult one because we thought that it was
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New Burger King drive thru to open in Bradford later this year
WORK is well underway on a new Burger King in Bradford – with the fast-food giant saying the site will open later this year. Plans for a drive thru branch of Burger King on the former Union Mills site on Harrogate Road, Eccleshill were approved
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29 people from Bradford fined after being caught on phone whilst driving
29 PEOPLE from Bradford were fined for being caught on their mobile phone whilst driving last month. It comes after the number of fines handed out to drivers in West Yorkshire for using their mobile phones at the wheel more than doubled in a year
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Bradford Muay Thai fighter suffers freak injury in bid to become English champion
BRADFORD fighter Sohail Khan’s bid to become English 70kg Muay Thai champion ended in heartbreak when a freak shoulder injury forced him out of his fight with Dan Morley in the second round on Saturday. Things had been going to plan for the Abusins
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Bulls warned not to pay the penalty in Wakefield season opener
LEE Gaskell admits the Bulls need to iron out the “cheap” penalties if they are to shock promotion favourites Wakefield in the Championship curtain-raiser. With no Challenge Cup tie next weekend, Eamon O’Carroll’s men have an extended spell to
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City told to 'ignore the drama' as they finally return to league combat
GRAHAM Alexander wants City to zone out from the drama of a “crazy” League Two. The Bantams finally hope to step back on the Valley Parade pitch tonight against Doncaster. It will be their first league outing for 17 days since beating Sutton