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Man charged with multiple Bradford city centre offences including phone thefts
A MAN has charged with a number of offences committed in Bradford city centre. West Yorkshire Police reported that Julien Vesely, 29, of Claremont Terrace, Bradford, has been charged with seven offences of theft, two offences of burglary and one
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Reader letter: 'This proposition says our city is not good enough' - A letter to M&S
SIR - This is a letter I sent to M&S CEO Archie Norman and senior members of the board: I am writing to you to express how disappointed you make 540 000 Bradfordians feel, following your proposals to close your Bradford store. My family
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Reader letters: We need rent controls to stop 'horrifying' increase
SIR - The recent increase in private rents in Bradford is horrifying. Houses that were £600 a month a year ago are now being advertised at £1,200. This is profit grabbing by the landlords, because they can. There is no proper free market or competition
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Australian hooker arrives at Bulls after North Sydney initiation
Bradford Bulls have announced the signing of Australian hooker Tyran Ott on a one-year deal subject to international clearance. The 22-year-old has impressed on a trial period with the club and has now put pen-to-paper on a permanent stay until
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Franchising decision 'biggest change to bus services in 40 years'
THE decision to bring West Yorkshire’s bus services under public control has been described as the biggest change to bus services for four decades. A meeting of West Yorkshire Combined Authority today saw West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin push
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Charity set up to help support kidney patients in Bradford
A CHARITY has been set up to help provide vital support for kidney patients in Bradford. Rehana Kosar, from Bradford Moor, helped to set up the Bradford Kidney Patients Association (KPA) and has made it her mission to raise awareness. She spent
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Milestone man Gilliead backing Bantams response against leaders
ALEX Gilliead reckons City are better suited to playing League Two’s top brass. The Bantams host leaders Mansfield this weekend needing an immediate response from the costly Forest Green defeat. It is a tough ask after the low of Tuesday night
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'Bradford City without Valley Parade?' Stadiums are spiritual homes of football clubs
BRADFORD City’s lease on their historic Valley Parade home is due for renewal in a few years. Whilst a move away from Valley Parade seems improbable, the end of the lease period will inevitably attract speculation that City could leave their spiritual
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Yorkshire Water to invest £1.4m to improve river water quality
YORKSHIRE Water has announced it is planning to invest £1.4m in Ilkley and Ben Rhydding to reduce the number of discharges into the river to help improve water quality. The projects, which are being carried out by Mott MacDonald Bentley, are part
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Man blasted Bradford house with semi-automatic pistol in early-hours attack
A MAN who blasted a Bradford house with a semi-automatic pistol in a targeted attack has been sentenced. Daniel Nowek donned a mask and gloves when he fired four shots at a house in Bierley in the early hours of October 20, 2020, before fleeing
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New £100 million train depot to be built - bringing 100 jobs to Bradford district
£100 MILLION will be spent on a new electric train depot in Shipley – a development that will bring 100 jobs to the town. The depot will be built on the former Crossley Evans site next to Shipley Railway Station, and is part of the multi billion
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Albanian man who came to UK illegally faces deportation over drug offences
A 21-year-old Albanian has been jailed for more than five years after he was involved in transporting and warehousing cocaine and heroin with an estimated street value of up to £200,000. Edlir Gjoka came into the country illegally back in January
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Bradford school's statement after lockdown procedure used and police presence
A BRADFORD school has issued a statement after its lockdown procedure was used. There was a police presence at Ley Top Primary School, on Avenel Road in Allerton, on Wednesday and officers were at the school earlier today to provide reassurance
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Van stopped on Bradford road found to be 61 per cent overweight
THE driver of an overladen van was reported for offences after stopped the vehicle on a Bradford road. The van, which was driving on Leeds Road in Bradford, was taken to a weighbridge where it was found to be 61 per cent overweight. The police
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Bantams winger made of Wright stuff to play through pain
TYREIK Wright will continue to put his best foot forward for City – however painful that may be. The on-loan winger played his first full game for seven months against Forest Green. And that came three days after he had hobbled off at Accrington
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Bantams striker called up for international duty
CALUM Kavanagh will miss City’s games against Notts County and Harrogate next week. The striker has been called up by Republic of Ireland under-21s for their European Championship qualifier away to San Marino next Friday. Kavanagh will be away
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Saddle up for cycling event to mark 10 years since Yorkshire's Grand Depart
A MAJOR new cycling event is being held to mark 10 years since the Tour de France Grand Depart came to Yorkshire. The staging of the world-famous race put the spotlight on the county and fostered a love of cycling that has been exhibited through
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Soho’s world-famous Groucho Club to open new venue in West Yorkshire
One of London’s most famous private members’ clubs has announced plans to expand to West Yorkshire. The Groucho Club, famed for its A-list celebrity members, will open new premises at Bretton Hall, in Wakefield, in 2026. The Grade II* listed
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Drivers to be diverted when section of road closes for seven weeks
A SECTION of a Bradford road is set to close for seven weeks for sewer repairs. Yorkshire Water will be carrying out essential sewer repairs on Norman Lane in Eccleshill from Monday, March 25. Due to the complex nature of the work a section
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'Landmark' decision on buses confirmed at important meeting
BUSES in West Yorkshire will be brought under local control - in what has been described as a "landmark" move. The decision was made at a meeting of West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) at a meeting in Leeds today. WYCA said the announcement
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Woman runs 55 half marathons in 55 cities for mental health charity
A WOMAN has completed a two-and-a-half-year-long challenge to run a half marathon in every city in England. Alice Fortune, aged 24, from Ilkley, ran 55 half marathons in 55 different cities to raise money for the mental health charity Young Minds
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Jet2 statement after plane from Leeds Bradford diverts to Manchester
A Jet2 flight was forced to divert from Leeds Bradford Airport after a “suspected bird strike” on Thursday. The Jet2 flight to Lanzarote circled around the Yeadon airport before crossing the Pennines at 4,500ft. It was widely reported that
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Bulls welcome seismic changes as "it is imperative the sport evolves"
The Betfred Championship and League 1 clubs were given a clear plan by the RFL yesterday on how the structure of the two divisions would look going forward for the next three years. The headline decision, from Bulls’ perspective, came in the form
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Morrisons comments on caravans at car park of Bradford store
CARAVANS are still 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 on Tuesday night
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Jet2 plane from Leeds Bradford forced to divert after 'bird strike'
A plane had to divert from Leeds Bradford Airport to Manchester this morning. The Jet2 flight to Lanzarote circled around the Yeadon airport before crossing the Pennines at 4,500ft. Fire crews could be seen waiting for the flight at Manchester
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Police release picture of wanted man with Bradford links
POLICE are searching for a man with Bradford links who is wanted for failing to attend court. Daniel Beadsworth, 42, was due to stand trial at Bradford Crown Court this week for an alleged wounding offence. He is of no fixed abode, but has
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'Arrogant' driver led police on dangerous chase before abandoning car
AN “arrogant” driver who led police on a dangerous chase through Bradford streets before abandoning his car has been jailed for 21 months and banned from driving for almost six years. But after hearing at Bradford Crown Court of Faizal Bahadur’
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Funeral of man who died in motorway crash to be held today
THE funeral of a man who died in a crash on the M62 over the weekend will take place today. Shahid Ali, 37, has been named locally as the driver who died in the collision on the M62 in the early hours of Saturday. Emergency services were called
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Reader letter: 'I won't hold my breath for council staff cuts'
SIR - Re council cuts: I hope that includes the unbelievable £54 per day to taxi children to school in the Bradford area. Also, are any of the Bradford Council staff being cut? I won't hold my breath. Probably under the group in charge, they
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North Face and Superdry jackets stolen during spate of thefts from vehicles
POLICE have issued advice to people on how to avoid being a victim of car crime following a 'marked increase' in thefts from unattended vehicles in communities between Keighley and Skipton. They say a spate of thefts from vehicles in South Craven
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Students tour new multi-million pound unit under construction at hospital
MORE than 40 students from Bradford College gained an insight into the world of construction by visiting the site of a new multi-million-pound surgical day case unit at St Luke's Hospital. The construction students were shown around the site by
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Reader letter: 'The Government is responsible for compromising UK food safety'
SIR - A recent report has indicated that hospital admissions in the UK due to food poisoning have risen to record levels. Salmonella and e-coli are just two of the “culprits”. Food safety standards and systems for prevention were more robust when
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Fox fires Albion to brink of play-offs as Eccleshill earn massive point
ALBION Sports bounced back well from their weekend defeat at Hallam with a vital 2-1 home win over Frickley Athletic last night. The result moves the Bradford side up to fourth in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division, above Rossington
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How to stop your eye twitching and should you be concerned?
Many of us have experienced eye twitching, known as myokymia, but is it something to be worried about, and how can we stop it? Roshni Patel, a leading optometrist, has revealed that a twitchy eye is often caused by having a high cortisol level.
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I tried an ice bath and wild water swimming - it was hardcore and empowering
I’M staring into a barrel full of ice and every inch of me is telling me not to climb into it. I dip my fingers in, which doesn’t help. There’s no easy way of doing this. I step into the barrel, onto a ledge, following instructions from the lovely
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Green light for demolition of city centre mill building
BRADFORD College has been granted permission to demolish a city centre mill to make way for a £17m new building. The Junction Mills building on Thornton Road was once part of the College’s estate of teaching buildings, but it has been empty for
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It's cockroach season! Here's how you can prevent and get rid of them
Cockroaches are set to be a nuisance in homes across the UK but how do you get rid of them and prevent them in the first place? An expert has issued advice ahead of the rising temperatures in the summer season. Can you get cockroaches in the
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Ex-Great Western locos making tracks to Keighley steam gala
TWO former Great Western locomotives will be among the star attractions at the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway's spring steam gala. Pendennis Castle and Witherslack Hall are both making their first-ever passenger-hauling appearance on the five-mile
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Work underway to identify man believed to be behind litter on major street
A MAN who has been reported to rummage through bins and scatter litter across a busy Bradford street has not yet been identified – Bradford Council says. Council bosses say takeaways on Tong Street have been advised to secure their bins after “
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'Transformational refurbishment' is planned for village pub
A NEW licensee is being sought to take over the running of a Bradford pub. Owner Admiral Taverns wants an "enthusiastic" individual - or team - to manage The Park Hotel, which is located on the busy crossroads of Reevy Road and Saint Helena Road
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Success of Saltaire Brewery is recognised at Downing Street event
THE boss of a brewery that produces millions of pints sold worldwide has been recognised for his dedication to the British food and drink industry. Ewen Gordon, managing director of Saltaire Brewery, beat off competition from others in the sector
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Journeys and stories shared in powerful artworks at university
Stories of pain, hope, and perseverance have been told through art at an exhibition in Bradford. The works of different local artists were showcased at the University of Bradford in front of esteemed guests. The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor
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Artist's impressions show how new retirement complex could look
ARTIST'S impressions have been released showing how a new retirement complex in the Bradford district is expected to look. McCarthy Stone applied for planning permission to build the development - on a former industrial site on Bradford Road in
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Sister pays tribute to student who tragically died in Bradford three-car crash
A SISTER has paid tribute to her brother who tragically died in a crash and has spoken of how excited he was at the prospect of graduating. Leeds Beckett University student Husayn Ali, of Shipley, died in a three-car crash on Bolton Road last week
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Bradford 2025 to get an extra £6m from West Yorkshire Combined Authority
BRADFORD’S City of Culture year is likely to be awarded a further £6m today when West Yorkshire Combined Authority is expected to be its latest financial supporter. The Authority will be asked to approve £6m in funding when it meets this morning
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Dragons boosted before huge cup final by comeback win over Worthing
BRADFORD Dragons hosted Worthing Thunder in their final home fixture of the National Basketball League Division One season last Saturday and came away with a brilliant 86-81 win, overcoming a 12-point half-time deficit. The Dragons had come from
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City of Bradford quartet with Keighley and Guiseley links get Yorkshire gold
City of Bradford Swimming Club enjoyed a very successful Yorkshire Championships coming home with sixteen medals, and a plethora of final placings. Gina Warrior, Guiseley youngster Will Skiggs and the boys 15/16 years medley team claimed top of
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Cougars kick off against Cornwall as Featherstone defeat highlights 'weak spot'
KEIGHLEY Cougars head coach Matt Foster is determined to ensure his side sort out their ‘mid-game weak spot’, starting this weekend with their Betfred League 1 opener at home to Cornwall. He insists the Australian-style league format for the third
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Bradford District superstar pulls out of IPL after death of grandmother
Harry Brook has withdrawn from the Indian Premier League in order to prioritise his mental wellbeing following the death of his grandmother. The England and Yorkshire batter pulled out of England's recent Test tour in India in January, citing personal
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Avenue legend marks magnificent milestone in style with wonderful winner
Modern-day Bradford (Park Avenue) legend Nicky Clee is celebrating after marking an incredible career milestone in style a few days ago. Clee is now 40, and was already well into his thirties when he joined Avenue in 2017. But the midfielder
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Bulls boss brushes away thoughts of "pressure being off" for Wakefield opener
EAMON O’Carroll knows his Bulls side are big underdogs going into tomorrow night’s Betfred Championship opener against title favourites Wakefield Trinity, but he insists that does not mean there is only pressure on the hosts. Daryl Powell’s Trinity
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'Worst in the EFL': City skipper condemns state of Valley Parade pitch
RICHIE Smallwood fears City are having to contend with the “worst pitch in the EFL” right now. The skipper held up his hand for the poor defeat against Forest Green which punctured a six-game unbeaten run. But he was also scathing in his criticism