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REPORT: What an anti-climax as Bantams stumble on dismal night
CITY 0 FOREST GREEN 2 “IT’S A Bantams thing” is the proud motto for the latest season-ticket campaign launched this week. Sadly, as many of those who will no doubt snap up the offer will tell you, so is losing to teams you expect to beat.
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Person rushed to hospital after car overturns on road near Bradford village
A PERSON was injured and rushed to hospital after a car overturned on major road this afternoon (Tuesday). The crash took place on Whitechapel Road near the village of Scholes in Cleckheaton at around 3pm today. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire
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Scale of Bulls task evident as Wakefield make shock signing of Leeds winger
Wakefield Trinity have made a significant signing ahead of their Betfred Championship opener against the Bradford Bulls on Friday night. They have snapped up winger Derrell Olpherts from Leeds Rhinos, with the 32-year-old having fallen out of favour
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LIVE BLOG: Bradford City 0 Forest Green Rovers 2
9:46pm CITY blew the chance to close on the play-offs after a dismal defeat at home to struggling Forest Green. The
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Missing 76-year-old man has been found safe and well
A 76-year-old man reported missing has been found safe and well, police have confirmed. An appeal was issued to trace Stephen Craven, from Brighouse, on Tuesday. In an update on Wednesday, West Yorkshire Police said: "Missing person Stephen
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Watch the moment men try to flee as huge cannabis farm is busted
THESE photographs and video show the interior of a disused textile mill where police discovered more than 5,000 cannabis plants with an anticipated street value of between £2.4m and £2.8m. Detectives smashed the huge cannabis farm last November
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Male arrested after police pursuit ends in dramatic crash on Bradford road
A MALE has been arrested for a number of offences following a police pursuit which ended in a multiple-vehicle crash on a Bradford road this afternoon (Tuesday). The dramatic crash which involved several vehicles happened on Barkerend Road shortly
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Bradford police make four arrests in connection with threats on social media
POLICE have now made four arrests in relation to threats made on social media. In the wake of this, schools across Bradford have been speaking with police and patrols have been increased outside some schools. Police have also asked people
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Police to remain at secondary school until end of the week amid social media threats
A BRADFORD school has confirmed police will remain at its site until the end of this week amid social media threats of violent disorder at schools across the Bradford district. Appleton Academy confirmed the development as schools across Bradford
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Murderer who stabbed two men to death in street is warned to expect life in prison
LATEST NEWS: Man who murdered two people with knife that 'works mad' will be sentenced in June A MAN who stabbed two men to death in the street has been told he faces life in prison after being found guilty of both murders. Rashane Douglas
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Transformation continues as Bradford Live sign appears on former Odeon
THE first official sign has appeared on Bradford's former Odeon building as its transformation into a live music venue continues. The 3,800-capacity Bradford Live is set to open in the iconic old cinema later this year. 'Bradford Live' now
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Two-vehicle crash causes traffic chaos on road in West Yorkshire
A TWO-CAR crash has caused traffic problems on a road in West Yorkshire. Emergency services were called to a report of a crash on Thornhills Beck Lane in Brighouse just after 12 noon today. A spokesperson for the Yorkshire Ambulance Service
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Bradford developer buys business park for undisclosed sum in off-market deal
BRADFORD developer Frank Marshall Estates has bought Cottingley Business Park, near Bingley, in an off-market deal for an undisclosed sum. The 78,000 sq ft office park has been acquired from West Yorkshire property management and development company
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Police appeal for witnesses after two-vehicle crash on A629
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a two-vehicle crash on the A629 between Keighley and Skipton. North Yorkshire Police say the accident, involving a grey Skoda Kamiq and blue Seat Leon, happened at 7am on Wednesday, March 6, near the
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When smoking was banned and stopped inside pubs across England?
Children born in the last 15 years will have never experienced being inside a pub or restaurant full of smokers. For others, being able to smoke inside when going for a few pints after work or an evening meal with the family will be a distant memory
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Train services to stay suspended for several more weeks after landslip
TRAIN services through Baildon will remain suspended for several more weeks as a result of a landslip. Network Rail and contractors have been at the scene for around a month after the landslip caused the railway line to close. Train services
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Businessman 'deeply sorry' to Diane Abbott after 'dangerous' alleged remarks
A WEST Yorkshire businessman and major Conservative Party donor has said he is "deeply sorry" - after reportedly saying former Labour MP Diane Abbott made him "want to hate all black women" and that she "should be shot". Frank Hester, chief executive
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Latest from police after discovery of man's body
POLICE have issued an update after a man's body was found in Bradford. The discovery was made on Moore Avenue - the main road connecting Wibsey and Great Horton - just before 3pm on Monday. Several police cars and an ambulance could be seen
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Police concerned for welfare of missing teenage girl
POLICE have launched an appeal to locate a missing 13-year-old girl. Police have concerns for the welfare of missing girl Tegan Brame, 13, Batley. She is described as being 5'6 tall, of slim build with long brown hair and brown eyes. She
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Valley Parade pitch latest: Referee happy to go ahead with game
CITY’S home game against Forest Green has been given the go-ahead. Referee Simon Mather arrived at Valley Parade at 4pm to assess the pitch and has deemed it playable. The Valley Parade playing surface continues to drain the rain which fell
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Call for council to work with festival organisers to 'look at options' for 2025
CALLS have been made for Bradford Council to work with organisers of a music festival to look at how the event can be held in 2025. Last month, the Telegraph & Argus reported that a decision on Bingley Festival this year had "not yet been made"
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Man found with extreme pornography - including bestiality - on his phone
A MAN was found with extreme pornography on his mobile phone after police traced an internet connection linked to indecent images of children to his device, a court heard. When arrested by officers in April 2021 Tahir Khan expressed “shock” and
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Graffiti on Bradford cemetery signs branded 'totally unacceptable'
BRADFORD Council has said graffiti spray-painted on signs at a cemetery is "totally unacceptable". The graffiti has been daubed across at least two signs in Scholemoor Cemetery on Necropolis Road in Lidget Green. A reader got in touch with
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Care home's underwater-themed sensory room wins award
A BRADFORD care home has won an award for creating an underwater-themed sensory room. Beacon House, in Wibsey, is a 16-bed specialist residential service supporting individuals with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge
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Sam Walker: 'If we're at it, we're good match for pretty much anyone in this league'
SAM Walker is aiming to shut the door on an old pal tonight to keep City on the play-off hunt. Walker has conceded just once in the six-game unbeaten run that the Bantams take into their Valley Parade clash with Forest Green. He is hoping to
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Rider seen 'weaving in and out of heavy traffic at speed' in Bradford
A RIDER was reportedly spotted "driving erratically" and "weaving in and out of heavy traffic at speed" in Bradford. West Yorkshire Police's Operation Steerside Team saw the scooter on Queens Road in Manningham. Officers said there were no
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Legendary DJ announced as latest act for The Piece Hall in Halifax
ANNIE Mac is bringing her popular club night series Before Midnight to West Yorkshire this summer. The broadcaster, author and DJ's event will be held as part of Live at The Piece Hall 2024 in Halifax on June 15. Tickets for her event will
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Bantams lose chance to stretch lead at summit as crazy title race developing
BRADFORD City Women have been in stunning form since the turn of the year, but they had their progress checked on Sunday. Thankfully, that was not due to a shock defeat at Hull United, but instead because the game in East Yorkshire was postponed
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Lecturer's miraculous journey back to health after surviving stage four cancer
A LECTURER has spoken of his miraculous journey back to health after surviving stage four cancer. Dr Yani Berdeni was 30 years old when his persistent cough was diagnosed as lymphoma, a type of blood cancer that affects the immune system. The
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Reader letter: 'Rwanda scheme is outrageously expensive'
SIR - The basic argument against the proposed scheme to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is that it is both morally reprehensible and flies in the face of UK international treaty obligations. To the above we can now add that the Rwanda scheme is outrageously
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Bantams v Forest Green preview: possible line-ups, referee, match odds
CHECK out our preview as City play the first of three straight home games. Kick-off: Tuesday, March 12 (7.45pm) Venue: Valley Parade Possible line-ups BRADFORD CITY GK Sam Walker, CH Jon Tomkinson, CH Ciaran Kelly, CH Liam Ridehalgh
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Reader letter: 'Why Anna Dixon would make a good MP'
SIR - The March 5 edition of the T&A included an exchange between Anna Dixon (the Labour PPC for Shipley) and Philip Davies, the sitting MP. Anna Dixon was critical of Mr Davies for holding down a second job working for GB TV. In her view,
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Bradford schools speak out on violent disorder threats
SCHOOLS across Bradford have been commenting on social media messages suggesting violent disorder would take place inside their grounds. What started as an issue affecting Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College on Friday now seems to have spread
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Reader letter: 'It was levelling up in practice'
SIR - Councillor Matt Edwards says the reason for the council borrowing money to fund services is 'chronic underfunding...by this Conservative government' ('Financial lifeline will cost city dear in future', T&A March 5). People may have forgotten
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Bulls battle back but lose final friendly before Challenge Cup opener
The Bulls Women fell to their first defeat of the season in tough conditions at Bartercard Odsal Stadium on Sunday, losing 22-8 against the Oulton Raidettes despite a second half fightback. In their final friendly before they kick off their Challenge
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Caravans move on to supermarket car park
CARAVANS have moved on to the car park at a Morrisons store in Bradford. At least five caravans were at the Mayo Avenue site when the Telegraph & Argus visited this morning. LATEST: Morrisons comments on caravans at Mayo Avenue
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Inspirational stories shared during International Women's Day event
WEST Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin shared inspirational stories of her time in politics during an International Women's Day event. The event, held at Salts Hub in Saltaire on Saturday, was organised by Anna Dixon, Labour's parliamentary candidate
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Take a look at your amazing World Book Day outfits
Youngsters had a whale of a time on National Book Day last week, and we loved looking at your pictures. Sidrah Ahmed, a pupil at Frizinghall Primary School, dressed up as Mary Poppins. She chose it as it is "a pretty outfit that reflects a strong
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Parents are 'worried sick' over social media threats of violent disorder
PARENTS and other members of the public have spoken out about the social media threats of violent disorder at Bradford schools. Many expressed a hope that police could resolve the situation swiftly to prevent further anxiety for parents and pupils
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Reader letter: 'Build on old Wapping School site - not Prospect pub'
SIR - I was recently shown a picture related to the apparent granting of planning permission for the disused Prospect of Bradford pub on Bolton Road. I have several concerns and objections to this. I walk past this building several times a week
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Bantams plotting the "write" way to stay on message for play-off push
THE writing is, quite literally, on the wall for City’s play-off push. Whether it’s inspirational quotes, the latest scores or the points tally, anything goes on the whiteboard in the training ground. Management are happy to leave the players
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Here's how you can help stop harassment on Bradford's streets
Running club members are being offered training on how to act if they see female runners being harassed. The JogOn initiative was launched last week in an attempt to tackle street harassment of joggers and runners. The measures will involve
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New play charting life of Westminster’s youngest MP coming to Bingley
A NEW play charting the life of Westminster’s youngest MP at a time when women couldn’t even vote is coming to Bingley. Mikron Theatre is bringing Jennie Lee, a new play by Lindsay Rodden, to Bingley Arts Centre on Tuesday, April 16. Featuring
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'When owners walk by their dogs stick their faces through and want to come in'
“WHEN the owners walk by their dogs stick their faces through the door and want to come in.” There is no doubting what shop is favoured by canines in one area of Bradford. “People say that even when they drive past their dog barks,” says Julie
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Decision due on future of West Yorkshire's buses as consultation results are revealed
THE FUTURE of bus services in West Yorkshire will be decided on Thursday, with a new franchising model likely to be brought in to try and turn around the decline in local services. And a new report says three quarters of the region’s population
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'It is like being born again': Pioneering plans to help women in the prison system
THE lives of women who fall under the radar in the criminal justice system are the focus of a pioneering, long-awaited project. Hearing the stories of young adult Muslim women trying to “reconstruct their lives” after prison has always spurred
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Wonderful win at Wensleydale puts Bradford Salem into final with Keighley
Bradford Salem beat Wensleydale 33-3 in the semi-final of the Yorkshire Shield on Saturday and will now play local rivals Keighley in a mouth-watering final at Castle Park, Doncaster on Saturday, May 18. Salem had met Wensleydale a few weeks
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Bradford ace Cullen finds some form in Belgium with last-16 run
JOE Cullen bounced back from his early exit from the UK Open at the start of the month to reach the last-16 of this year’s first European Tour event. The Wyke darts ace lost at the first hurdle in Minehead to 2023 PDC World Champion Michael Smith
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Why Graham Alexander will always be grateful to Forest Green boss
GRAHAM Alexander is ready to square off against the manager who helped him on the way to achieving the dream of playing in the Premier League. City’s home clash with relegation battlers Forest Green tonight brings Alexander face to face with Steve