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Police on hunt for registered sex offender who has breached his conditions
POLICE are on the hunt for a registered sex offender who has breached his conditions. Christopher Wright, 46, is wanted on recall to prison. Wright has links to the Headingley area and frequents the Leeds City Centre area as well as Burley
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Reader letter: Energy prices: Giving with one hand, taking away with the other
SIR - It was a pleasant surprise to receive two notifications stating that our energy prices per unit are being decreased from April 1. However, closer perusal reveals the April Fool's joke is that the standing charges are going up! My electric
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Three men arrested after machete and cash discovered in suspected stolen van
THREE men from Bradford and Hull have been arrested after a police helicopter and stinger stopped a van suspected to have been stolen during a burglary. Inside the van, officers found a machete, hammers, an angle grinder, and a large amount of
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Victim taken to hospital wiith serious injuries after attack in town centre
POLICE are appealing for information about an alleged assault in Skipton which left someone with serious injuries. At around 1am on Sunday (March 17), police say a person was approached by a group of men near Devonshire Place, and punched in the
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Police to have 'zero tolerance approach' to dangerous school parking
A POLICE officer says her team will have a "zero tolerance approach" over dangerous parking near schools. It comes after a "staggering" number of complaints about the issue. Sergeant Terri Green works in the Baildon and Bingley areas of the
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Three siblings enjoy tremendous success at prestigious karate competition
A family is celebrating a triple success at a prestigious karate competition. Three siblings, who train in the Bradford district and live in Huddersfield, won medals at the Chojinkai karate competition at the Penrith Leisure Centre, Cumbria.
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Police warning for drivers after spate of vehicle thefts this past month
POLICE have issued a warning to drivers after a spate of vehicle thefts in the past month. West Yorkshire Police say the thefts have mostly been "crimes of opportunity". Officers have told motorists to "remove all your valuable items from your
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Is Facebook and Instagram down? Users report widespread issues on sites
Social media users have complained of Instagram and Facebook being down. Down Detector, a site monitoring problems online, including with social media apps, noted a spike in reports related to Instagram and Facebook today. Over 1,000 people
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Luxurious country home with its own wine cellar on the market for £3.25m
A SUMPTUOUS seven-bedroom country home is on the market with estate agent, Dacre, Son & Hartley for £3.25m. Nesfield Court is surrounded by more than four acres of grounds and paddocks, in a stunning rural setting in Nesfield - just outside Ilkley
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Bulls battle bravely in Challenge Cup but Super League Warrington too strong
Bradford Bulls Women suffered at the hands of a superior Warrington Wolves side in the pair’s Challenge Cup clash at Odsal over the weekend. In the opening round of group games, the Super League visitors overpowered their Northern Women’s Championship
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Stolen motorhome crashes into parked vehicle after police helicopter chase
A STOLEN motorhome crashed into a parked vehicle after it was chased by officers - with the police helicopter also called to help. A man, 31, has been arrested following the chase from a driveway in Horsforth to a street in Rothwell. The incident
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How you can join big spring clean-up to make area look nicer
RESIDENTS in the Tong area of Bradford are being urged to join an effort to help clean up the area. Tong Councillor Matt Edwards, leader of the Green group on Bradford Council, and local groups are organising the Big Tong Ward Spring Clean, which
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Three arrests made by police after alleged Bradford kidnap
POLICE have arrested three people in connection with an alleged kidnapping in Bradford. West Yorkshire Police is investigating a report of kidnap after a man suffered injuries earlier this month. It's alleged to have happened at 11.10am on
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Family butchers scoop award for venison, mushroom and red wine pie
A BUTCHERS has picked up an award at an annual national celebration of British pies. Drake and Macefield, which has shops in Skipton, Settle and Cross Hills, scooped a bronze for its venison, mushroom, and red wine pie in the game pie category
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New questions and concerns as tickets for shows at showpiece venue no longer on sale
FRESH questions and concerns are being raised after tickets for two events at a showpiece city centre venue were removed from sale. In January, organisers announced the launch season would take place at Bradford Live - the former Odeon cinema -
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'I'd do anything for him': Andrew Davies tribute to Stephen Darby ahead of MND walk
ANDREW Davies, like the rest of the walkers, needed no persuading. “Nobody has had to think about it. With everyone it’s been a case of ‘absolutely I’ll do it’ as it should be. “I don’t think anyone could say a bad word about him and that’s
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Murder accused was ‘eating sandwiches in car’ when officers were shot during robbery
The alleged mastermind of an armed robbery was eating sandwiches in a lookout car when two police officers were shot, a court has heard. Unarmed police constables Sharon Beshenivsky and Teresa Milburn were shot at point-blank range as they responded
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£35 million scheme to improve key Bradford road moves to next stage
A £35 million project to improve a main route into Bradford city centre has moved to the next stage. Kings Road, which runs from Wrose to Bradford city centre, will get over 4km of bus lanes and over 5km of cycle lanes under the major transport
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Bradford Bulls' statement after hateful comments on call to prayer video
BOSSES at Bradford Bulls have insisted it is a "club for all" - after a slew of hateful comments were posted in response to a video showing a call to prayer at Odsal Stadium. The video, which was uploaded by Bradford Bulls on Facebook and X last
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'You have to be brave': Notts County verdict on Valley Parade victory
STUART Maynard praised the way Notts County stuck to their passing principles to beat the Bantams. The visitors maintained their possession-heavy approach in last night’s 3-0 win despite the awkward Valley Parade surface. “It was a huge credit
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Three fire engines called to Bradford kitchen blaze
THREE fire engines were called to a house blaze in Bradford last night. The fire, on Queens Road, was reported at around 6.40pm. A West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said the broke out in the kitchen of the property.
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Pictures reveal damage from fire to Bradford takeaway last night
EIGHT fire engines were called to the scene of an extensive blaze at a takeaway last night. The fire inside Abs Fast Food, on Foundry Hill, Bingley, happened at around 11.30pm. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
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New arts director appointed at historic mill complex
A NEW arts director has been appointed at Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley. Anna Turzynski succeeds Jane Kay who, alongside co-owners William and John Gaunt, has established Sunny Bank Mills and its acclaimed gallery as one of the finest independent
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Looking back: Bradfordians take the plunge with a challenging, exciting hobby
TODAY we are taking a look back at Bradfordians enjoying a sport which is challenging, exciting and rewarding. Scuba diving attracts children and adults. A number of clubs in the Bradford district offer sessions from beginners to advanced.
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Bradford primary school forced into emergency closure today
A BRADFORD school has taken the decision to close after a problem was discovered. St Columba's Catholic Primary School, on Tong Street, Dudley Hill, is closed today. A spokesperson for the school said: "Due to a problem with our gas supply
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Traffic backed up as one lane shut on M62 this morning near Chain Bar
A broken-down vehicle is causing traffic problems on the M62 near Bradford this morning. The incident has closed one lane of the M62 near Junction 26 (Chain Bar). Traffic alerts are reporting: "Queueing traffic and one lane closed due to broken
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Greggs stores 'closed around the UK' due to 'IT glitch'
Greggs is “experiencing issues accepting payments” as reports suggest shops across the country have been forced to shut. A statement from the popular bakery chain said: “We are working to resolve this as soon as possible.” A number of customers
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Why pianos will be popping up in public in Bradford from this weekend
PUBLIC pianos will pop up all over Bradford in the months to come - with the first two appearing in the city this weekend. The Leeds International Piano Competition, in collaboration with Bradford City Council and Bradford BID, is launching the
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Fundraiser's joy as over £2k raised to help tackle prostate cancer
THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised in a charity walk aimed at raising awareness of prostate cancer among older men. Reid Haddow, 79, of Yeadon, is a survivor of prostate cancer. He organised and took part in a sponsored walk around Yeadon
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'Impact of name calling can last a lifetime': Why we should be more inclusive
THIS week, from March 18 to 24, is Neurodiversity Celebration Week. It’s a time to recognise and celebrate the unique strengths and perspectives of people with conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia. While neurodiversity itself isn
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How to have your say on town's future
Bingley Town Council has completed a first draft of the Bingley Neighbourhood Development Plan – and now wants residents to have their input. Neighbourhood planning gives communities the power to prepare a shared development vision for their area
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Missing man who was last seen riding a mountain bike
POLICE are appealing to find a missing 35-year-old from West Yorkshire. Liam Murray has been reported missing and was last seen in Illingworth, Halifax, yesterday evening. He was last seen wearing a dark blue beanie, black jacket and black
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Police urge people to ring 999 if they see woman who is missing from Bradford
POLICE have urged people to ring 999 if they see a woman who is missing from Bradford. Christine Wood, 33, was last seen yesterday afternoon in Bradford city centre. Christine is 155cm tall and of small build. She was last seen wearing
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Over 350 vehicles checked in crackdown on speeding
MORE than 350 vehicles had their speed checked in a crackdown on speeding in Bradford. A speed watch was carried out in Wyke ward on Tuesday and officers clocked 44 vehicles (13 per cent) of 353 vehicles speeding between 35mph and 40mph. A
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Free Easter events held for families across Bradford district libraries
FAMILY-friendly activities are being held at Bradford Council-run libraries during the Easter break. The libraries are free to use and have thousands of books to enjoy and will be holding special activities at libraries across the district.
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Bantams 0 Notts County 3: Match stats and player ratings
CITY sunk to a third straight home defeat as Notts County rounded off a week from hell last night. T&A chief sports writer SIMON PARKER witnessed the latest Valley Parade loss and provides the match stats and his player ratings. MAN OF
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Rail company reveals why innovative batch of locomotives are being used in West Yorks
A railway company has revealed why a batch of innovative locomotives that were once a rarity in West Yorkshire have become a frequent visitor to local rails in recent months. Class 69 diesel engines, which were converted into modern freight locomotives
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Kinder egg filled with heroin and crack cocaine was found in dealer's man bag
POLICE who searched a man spotted dealing drugs on the street found wraps of heroin and crack cocaine inside a Kinder egg in a bag he was wearing. Bradford Crown Court heard that Waqas Ahmed was part of an established drugs line when he was arrested
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Bradford 2025: Timeline of the City of Culture story so far
Plans for Bradford's long-awaited City of Culture year are already well underway. An exciting line-up of events throughout 2024 have now been revealed and there's now a superstar backing for Bradford 2025. East Bowling's Zayn Malik has been
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Tributes paid to hero fire chief who helped save lives in Bradford City disaster
A HERO who helped to save lives in the Bradford City disaster has died. Heartfelt tributes have been paid to sub-officer Joseph Greig, better known as Joe, who passed away peacefully aged 89 last month. Joe, who lived in Bradford all his life
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Council-owned site in Odsal could be home to 'really significant development'
SOLAR farms that could provide a big chunk of Bradford Council’s energy needs could be installed at two large sites in the district. Investigations have begun to see if two sites – one in Bradford and another in the Keighley area, are suitable
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Teen's dangerous driving was 'disgraceful' as he tried to evade police
A TEENAGER who drove at twice the speed limit in residential areas as he attempted to evade police has avoided prison. Bradford Crown Court heard that Dylan Langley did not have a driving licence when, following an argument with his mother, he
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Delight as dream becomes a reality at Bradford primary school
A BRADFORD school has celebrated the grand opening of its library. Feversham Primary Academy, in Barkerend, has gone years without a dedicated library space, but thanks to a grant from the Foyle Foundation - a charitable organisation dedicated
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Man caught with cocaine and cash after police called to sudden death of child
A MAN caught with cocaine and cash in his home has been jailed for supplying drugs. Bradford Crown Court heard that police were called to Luke Abbott’s house in Woodrow Drive, Low Moor, on June 26, 2021, on an unrelated matter following the sudden
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Fabric store will be divided to create a new parade of shops
PLANS to divide a large fabric store into a parade of nine smaller shops have been approved. An application to divide a fabric warehouse at the junction of White Abbey Road and Arthington Street was submitted to Bradford Council late last year.
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Hospital trust probes complaints about alleged treatment of Muslim staff and patients
BOSSES at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are investigating after a board member publicly made complaints about the alleged treatment of Muslim staff and patients. Mohammed Hussain, a non-executive director at the trust, made a
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New homes could be built on rural piece of land
PLANS to build a new housing development on rural land in the Queensbury area have been revealed. A planning application for 10 homes on former grazing land in the Mountain area of Queensbury have been submitted to Bradford Council by Harris &
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Gargrave to kick off cup defence with game against Bradford outfit
GARGRAVE II will start their defence of the Timothy Taylor's Craven League's John Clayton Cup with a home group match against Bowling Baptist II on Saturday, May 4. The holders will also face 2023 beaten semi-finalists Skipton CI II on May 25,
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World-leading boxer set to attend 'Non-League Day' at Bradford (Park Avenue)
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) will be calling on a world-leading boxing star's knockout power this Saturday as they look to boost their own chances of survival, where entry to the game will be £5 for all. WBC Silver Super Flyweight champion, Tasif Khan
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Bradford ace Cullen makes strong run in Germany as Dutch master rolls back years
Bradford darts ace Joe Cullen produced another solid run on the PDC Pro Tour on Monday, but he was outshone by an old master. Dutchman Raymond van Barneveld, a five-time world champion, rolled back everyone of his 56 years to claim his first PDC
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McGowan rapt to repay Bulls' faith as full back plays his cards right
On-loan Bulls full back Aidan McGowan admits his time in the Betfred Championship has been invaluable, as he continues to look more like a Super League player with each passing week. The Huddersfield prospect, who turned 22 last week, had previously
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"We can’t just talk about luck because we have to be more clinical"
GRAHAM Alexander felt City’s lack of cutting edge again proved their downfall in another Valley Parade low. Notts County inflicted a third straight home defeat on the Bantams who have now slipped to 17th. Last night’s 3-0 loss means Alexander