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Police issue appeal to find missing teenage boy from West Yorkshire
POLICE are appealing for information to help locate a teenage boy who has been reported missing from Dewsbury. Freddie Couzens,15, was reported missing at 6:44am today (Wednesday) and was last seen on Westgate in Dewsbury. He is described as
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Enormous changes for Championship and League One as three-year plan revealed
Ahead of the start of the Betfred Championship season in Sheffield and Wakefield this Friday night, the Championship and League One clubs have had confirmation of a managed transition of the competition structure below Super League over the next two
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Police appeal after vehicles set on fire in the Yorkshire Dales
SEVERAL vehicles - including a mini-digger - were set on fire in the Yorkshire Dales overnight say police. Emergency services were called out to the fire near Kilnsey, which police believe was deliberate at around 4am on Wednesday. A spokesperson
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WATCH: Video captures UFO dropping from sky over Yorkshire village
A UFO has been caught on video falling from the sky over a Yorkshire village. The shocking footage was taken Neil Standish over Wheldrake. It shows a bright orange object plummeting out of the sky, with a tail of smoke billowing behind it.
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New 'double council tax' rule to be introduced next month - thousands will pay more
A council tax rule change being dubbed the ‘double council tax’ change is set to come into force from next month. The UK government has confirmed that from April 1 there will be stricter rules for some empty houses in England. Council tax on
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Person rushed to hospital after car crashes into roundabout central reservation
A PERSON has been rushed to hospital after a car smashed into the central reservation of a Bradford district roundabout. The crash involving a vehicle hitting the central reservation on the roundabout on the A629 in Keighley. A spokesperson
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Feargal Sharkey coming to Ilkley to support town's clean river campaigners
ENVIRONMENTAL campaigner and singer Feargal Sharkey will visit Ilkley on Sunday supporting the Ilkley Clean River Group's campaign to stop residents paying more money in their bills for Yorkshire Water to treat sewage. Feargal will be outside the
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Film crews are spotted near Bradford university and college buildings
FILMING believed to be for a highly-anticipated detective series is taking place in Bradford. TV and lighting crews could be seen parked on Great Horton Road, on Wednesday (March 13). Teams were also seen nearby, entering the grand building
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Man jailed for selling non-existent holiday rentals to victims across the UK
A MAN who used the internet and social media sites to sell non-existent holiday rentals and electronic goods on a large scale has been jailed for fraud. Lewis Middleton advertised wooden lodges and caravan breaks for rent on well-known websites
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Boy, 14, charged by police in robbery and threats inquiry
A YOUTH has been charged with robbery, Bradford police have confirmed. It comes amid a probe into a series of robberies in the Wibsey area, and threats thought to be linked to those incidents. A 14-year-old boy was due to appear before Bradford
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Chocolatier opens new shop in district after 'whirlwind week'
JUST two weeks after winning the New Business of the Year award at the Ilkley Business Awards, Paula Bui, from Fusion Chocolates, has taken the next step in growing her artisan chocolate business. She will be opening a new chocolate shop at 40
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Bradford police launch appeal to locate man wanted for Great Horton burglary
POLICE in Bradford have issued the image of a man wanted in connection with a burglary in the Great Horton area. Jakub Kotlar, 22, is wanted for a burglary which occurred in June last year at a property on Haycliffe Terrace. Extensive enquiries
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Police launch appeal to locate man wanted for burglary of Bradford property
POLICE in Bradford have issued the image of a man wanted in connection with a burglary in the Great Horton area. Jakub Kotlar, 22 is wanted for a burglary which occurred in June last year at a property on Haycliffe Terrace. Police officers
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Fish and chip shop with 'superb staff' is named one of UK's best
A FISH and chip shop owner has spoken of his delight at his business being named one of the UK's 50 Best Fish & Chip Takeaways. The Bearded Sailor on Robin Lane in Pudsey appears on the trade publication Fry Magazine's list, which is now in its
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Coroners' officers appeal to trace relatives of 55-year-old Bradford man
CORONERS' officers are appealing for information to help trace the relatives of a Bradford man. Muzaffar Ali Ditta, 55, from the Bradford area, sadly passed away on Friday, March 8. Anyone with any information should contact the Bradford Coroner's
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Why driver carrying out deliveries had their car seized in Bradford
A DRIVER carrying out deliveries had their car seized by police in Bradford. West Yorkshire Police's Operation Steerside Team saw the Toyota Yaris on Moore Avenue - between Wibsey and Great Horton in the south of the city - earlier today. The
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TEAM NEWS: Bulls without two of their newest recruits for "Super League" esque opener
BRADFORD boss Eamon O'Carroll has named his 21-Man squad for Friday night's Betfred Championship opener against Wakefield Trinity, and has confirmed that he'll be without two of his newest signings. Keanan Brand has been recalled back to the Leigh
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Man injured in stabbing on major Bradford road
POLICE are investigating after a man was injured in a stabbing. A police cordon was put in place on Lilycroft Road, Manningham, at around 3.30pm on Tuesday. A 28-year-old man suffered injuries to his arm. It is understood the police scene
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Council-led investigation into fly-tipping caught on CCTV still under investigation
A COUNCIL-led investigation into fly-tipping on a quiet cul-de-sac in Bradford is still underway. Rubbish was dumped in broad daylight by two people driving a white van on Princeville Road. It was caught on CCTV by nearby cameras on two acres
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Man wanted in connection with fraud against vulnerable victim
POLICE have asked the public to help them locate a man wanted in connection with a fraud offence against a vulnerable victim. Officers would like to speak to Brian Billy Monks, of Keighley, about the offence, which happened last June. Anyone
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Why Bradford-based Morrisons made a loss of £1 billion last year
BRADFORD-BASED supermarket chain Morrisons made a loss of more than £1billion last year, driven by soaring financing costs as the firm's debt also grew. The retailer, which was bought for £7bn by US private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
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West Yorkshire woman flew more than 5,000 miles for first date - but it was a flop
A West Yorkshire woman flew more than 5,000 miles for a 'first date' - which turned out to be a flop. Kayleigh Castle, 35, flew to San Francisco, California, US, to meet up with a guy she'd met in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The man approached
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PICTURE SPECIAL: Alex Gilliead reaches 200 games for Bradford City
THERE was precious little to cheer at Valley Parade last night but it was a milestone match for one City player. Alex Gilliead clocked up his 200th appearance for the club in a run that began as a young Newcastle winger signed on loan by Stuart
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Caravans remain at supermarket car park in Bradford
CARAVANS remain at the car park of a Morrisons store in Bradford. At least five caravans moved on to the Mayo Avenue site on Monday night. The Telegraph & Argus had previously been told that the caravans were due to leave last night.
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Popular hair stylist is to stop trading after 30 years
A POPULAR hair stylist is to stop trading after 30 years. Louise Collins-Brooks has been running Gifted Angel, on New Market in Otley, for the last 13 years. The hair salon will shut for good later this year on September 5. Louise made
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The 'highly aspirational' primary school where children's behaviour is 'exemplary'
A PRIMARY school is celebrating an 'outstanding' Ofsted report. Burley & Woodhead C Of E Primary School, Burley in Wharfedale, was described by inspectors as having ‘huge ambition for its pupils’ and being a place where ‘pupils thrive’. The
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Met Police liaises with West Yorkshire force on businessman's alleged racist comments
THE Metropolitan Police has said it is liaising with West Yorkshire Police over alleged comments made by businessman Frank Hester. Mr Hester, chief executive of Horsforth-based The Phoenix Partnership, is alleged to have said Diane Abbott, Britain's
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Anger and disappointment as axe falls on Ilkley tip
THE decision to close Ilkley's tip in the face of widespread opposition has been branded "disgraceful" and a "blatant disregard" of the views of local people. Last week Bradford Council voted through a budget which will see £40million slashed from
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What Forest Green boss had to say about beating Bantams
STEVE Cotterill felt Forest Green “fully deserved” their Valley Parade victory. The Gloucestershire side’s 2-0 win at City was their fourth in the last seven games – and has lifted them out of the League Two drop zone. Boss Cotterill said:
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Bulls loan in Super League prospects in time for huge Wakefield encounter
Bradford Bulls have this morning announced the loan signings of Lucas Green and Harvey Wilson - from Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors respectively. The duo, who both primarily feature in the front row, will join Eamon O’Carroll’s squad on an
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Does the approach to home games need to change? Bantams boss thinks so
GRAHAM Alexander is considering changing the way City build up for home games in a bid to improve their poor Valley Parade record. Last night’s loss to struggling Forest Green means the Bantams have won just six out of 18 matches in their own stadium
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Year-on-year rise in number of people searching for work in Bradford
THE number of people searching for work in Bradford has increased in the last year. Latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show a total of 23,560 individuals were looking for employment last month - up eight per cent year-on-year
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Police seize car after catching banned driver behind the wheel
A DISQUALIFIED driver had their seized in the Bradford district. West Yorkshire Police's Operation Steerside Team spotted the vehicle on Wrose Road. Officers stopped it for a document check. As well as being disqualified, the driver did
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Police visit Morrisons during action week to stop retail crime
POLICE visited a Morrisons to engage with staff and shoppers during a week of action. Officers attended the supermarket in Heckmondwike on Tuesday. It comes as they conduct various patrols across the area to monitor retail crime. PCSO
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Bradford early education charity appoints a new CEO
A BRADFORD-based early education charity has appointed a new chief officer. Dom Furby MBE, former CEO of Calderdale SmartMove, took on the role at BHT Early Education and Training in November last year. He received an MBE from Queen Elizabeth
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Stolen cloned car recovered by police in Bradford district
A STOLEN, cloned car was recovered by police in the Bradford district. The Blue Hyundai was found by West Yorkshire Police's Operation Steerside Team on Prospect Mount in Shipley. Officers discovered the car was outstanding stolen. It had
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Man left with life-changing injuries after friend crashed car into tree
A MAN took his partner's car without her permission and crashed it - causing serious, life-changing injuries to his friend in the front passenger seat. Dylan Lowe, 24, lost control of the Nissan Qashqai while driving himself and two friends home
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The worst and best bus operators in England have been revealed - do you agree?
England’s worst bus operator has been revealed, according to a new survey. Arriva in West Yorkshire which serves in towns and cities such as Leeds and Wakefield was ranked as the worst bus operator in the country. It comes as just 66% of passengers
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Bantams 0 Forest Green 2: Match stats and player ratings
CITY suffered their first loss in seven league games – and it was a shocker against Forest Green. T&A chief sports writer SIMON PARKER was among the suffering crowd at Valley Parade last night and provides the match stats and his player ratings
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Best to worst times to do the supermarket shop ( and 'golden times' for offers)
The best times to do your supermarket shop have been revealed as well as the 'golden times' to find discounts. Doing your weekly shopping can be stressful at the best of times from considering your budget to the tastes of the whole family.
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Fancy a snooze? This nap calculator tells you how long your kips should be
Are you someone that likes to nap or do you struggle with setting aside time to catch some beauty sleep? Knowing how long you need to sleep to recharge your batteries can be difficult to work out but with Thomas Sanderson’s nap calculator, you
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The worst roads for delays and traffic queues in Bradford revealed
The worst roads for delays and traffic queues in Bradford have been revealed in newly-released data. Analysis using figures from the Department for Transport show the average delay on A roads across the Bradford district. The number used represents
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Popular pub put up for sale as owners thank customers for 'incredible journey'
THE owners of a popular micro pub in Bradford say they have made the "bittersweet decision" to put it up for sale. Paul Taylor and Barry Smith opened The New Line in Greengates in 2018 after lovingly refurbishing a 19th Century house. They
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Long-term vision for rail - including new, through Bradford station - set out
LEADERS are calling on the Government for more investment in the region’s transport network as they set out their long-term vision for rail. The West Yorkshire Combined Authority will be asked to approve a rail strategy – which sets out the priorities
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Plan to restore Victorian shop fronts in city centre are revealed
A ROW of city centre buildings will have their Victorian shop fronts restored and upper floors converted into housing if new plans are approved. Two applications for 49-53 Darley Street have been submitted to Bradford Council. One would see
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From Saudi to Shipley; four-time world champion wows crowd
SAUDI Arabia to Shipley is a trip not many make, so full credit to four-time snooker world champion Mark Selby who made the 4,000-mile journey to wow a crowd in the Bradford district town for a sold-out exhibition. Fresh from competing in the unique
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Thackley and Bradford (Park Avenue) cruise to dominant victories
There were limited local matches due to Mothering Sunday and the weather, with some teams switching their games to their opponents’ ground. Thackley were at home to Brighouse Sports for a West Riding County League, Premier Division fixture.
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Loose chippings spark anger among residents as surface dressing works 'start to fail'
A WOMAN has been left angered at the condition of the path outside her home following works to a major road. Carriageway surface dressing treatment, which is designed to extend a road's life, was used on Haworth Road in Cullingworth last year.
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Bold Bulls changes as women get set for exciting new season
With Bradford Bulls’ Women about to play their first competitive game of 2024, the club have revealed some extensive changes ahead of the new season. Aside from a raft of new staff, the headline statement is that the running of the women’s team
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Alexander's frustration after Bantams slump to lowly Forest Green
GRAHAM Alexander watched City’s unbeaten run come to a limp end and admitted: “I didn’t see that coming.” The Bantams suffered a first loss in seven games as they slumped 2-0 at home to lowly Forest Green last night. Three days on from a convincing
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Fan favourite leaves Avenue after five years and 119 appearances
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) have waved goodbye to two of their players ahead of the end-of-season run-in, including one stalwart who has played over 100 times for the club. Winger Brad Dockerty first arrived at Horsfall in the summer of 2019 from Hemsworth
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Bulls centre admits Wakefield opener "feels like Super League game"
Bradford Bulls centre Kieran Gill admits it “feels like a Super League game” this Friday night, as he and his teammates prepare to get the Betfred Championship season underway at Wakefield Trinity. The second-tier could not have a much more blockbuster