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Buses terminating early after vandalism on Bradford estate
BUSES are terminating early this evening after vandalism on a Bradford estate. First West Yorkshire posted on X, formerly Twitter, at 6.29pm to say its 608 bus service would end at Lymington Drive, in the Holme Wood area until further notice.
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Reader letter: 'I am worried about the erosion of Saltaire'
SIR - As a Saltaire resident I am concerned about the very present threat to and erosion of the original village. Caroline Street car park is to be "developed " into something for the college, we don't know what Unesco thinks about this, as apparently
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New photos of NCP car park show demolition is 'rapidly progressing'
NEW photos of the NCP car park in Bradford city centre show its demolition is "rapidly progressing". Bradford Council shared fresh pictures of the ongoing works to remove the concrete block today. A post on the local authority's Facebook page
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Man threatened delivery driver with knife and took parcel from him
LATEST NEWS: Police release CCTV images in investigation into delivery driver robbery A MAN threatened a delivery driver with a knife and took a parcel from him. West Yorkshire Police has launched an appeal for witnesses after a robbery this
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Litter and graffiti make Bradford underpass feel 'unsafe' for pedestrians
LITTER and graffiti are making people feel “unsafe” and putting them off using a key pedestrian underpass – councillors have claimed. Tong ward councillors have raised concerns about the subway on Tong Street, near the Dudley Hill roundabout.
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Umpire influence set to reach its peak ahead of ENCO Halifax League season
THE ENCO Halifax League, building on the innovative success of their recruiting campaign in the winter of 2022-23, will have a record number of umpires in the league this summer. A total of 76 will don white coats in 2024, which is up from the
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Police issue warning about wanted man who could be in Bradford or Keighley
POLICE have issued a warning about a wanted man who could be in Bradford or Keighley. West Yorkshire Police have launched an appeal to find Victor Edwards, 52, who is wanted for breaching police bail. Edwards was previously living in Wakefield
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Police want to identify this male after serious assault in Bradford
POLICE want to identify this male in connection with an assault that left a man with serious facial injuries. The attack happened in Sackville Street at around 5am on November 26 last year. A man in his forties was injured and suffered serious
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Former Brighouse councillor Scott Benton resigns as MP
A FORMER Brighouse councillor - who later became an MP and lost the Conservative whip after being embroiled in a lobbying scandal, has announced he will quit Parliament rather than wait for the outcome of a recall petition. The resignation of Scott
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Driver lost control of car and crashed into a wall near Bolton Abbey
THE driver of a Vauxhall Corsa lost control of the car on a roundabout near Bolton Abbey and crashed into a wall, heard a court. Daniel Charles, 26, who, Skipton Magistrates' Court heard was temporarily living in Thailand, had earlier overtaken
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Road now open after being closed by police after crash
A ROAD in Bradford was closed by police after a crash. The collision happened on Hollingwood Lane, between its junctions with Hollybank Road and Hollingwood Mount. This was causing heavy traffic in the area but the road reopened at 4.16pm.
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Dad of man being arrested tried to 'intervene' and was detained too
THE dad of a man being arrested tried to "intervene" and was detained too. Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Halifax Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) posted on its Facebook page about a double arrest they made on Sunday. The team was arresting
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‘No evidence’ links murder accused to guns used to shoot police, court told
There is “no evidence” linking the alleged mastermind of an armed robbery to the guns used to shoot two police officers, a trial has been told. PC Sharon Beshenivsky and her colleague PC Teresa Milburn were shot at point-blank range as they responded
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Multiple motor offences dealt with by police in operation
MULTIPLE motor offences were dealt with by police as part of an operation. Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Batley and Spen Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) worked with local ward councillors in the Heckmondwike area on Operation Trimburg
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Missing man last seen yesterday afternoon found 'safe and well'
A MISSING man last seen yesterday afternoon has been found "safe and well". West Yorkshire Police launched an appeal to find Gary Gibson, 55, of Farnley, Leeds earlier today. But the force has provided an update and said Gary has been located
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Police appeal to find missing girl who could be in Leeds, Batley, or Birmingham
POLICE have launched an appeal to find a missing girl who could be in Leeds, Batley or Birmingham. Lexia Lockwood, 16, was reported missing from her home in Cottingham, East Yorkshire, on Saturday. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said
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Police warning to drivers using these access only roads as a cut through
POLICE have sent a warning to drivers using an access-only road to avoid traffic queues. West Yorkshire Police targeted motorists driving down Toftshaw New Road and Toftshaw Lane in Tong without a valid reason. The force gets regular calls
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Major road is closed due to serious collision
THE A59 just outside Skipton on the Broughton side is currently closed due to a serious collision. Police are warning motorists to find alternative routes as the section of road remains closed. There is no access to the A59 from the A65/A59 roundabout
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Missing 14-year-old boy found safe and well
A MISSING 14-year-old boy has been found safe and well. An appeal was issued on March 25 to trace Patrick Thompkins, from Bradford. In an update today (April 2), a West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Previously reported missing teenager
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Bulls speak for first time on why broadcast proposal was "not worthy" of league
Bradford Bulls CEO Jason Hirst has given the T&A an exclusive statement on why the club have turned down the current broadcast deal proposed for the Betfred Championship. For the last three seasons, the second tier of English rugby league has
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Electricity 'dangerously bypassed' at Bradford cannabis farm
ELECTRICITY was reportedly "dangerously bypassed" at a cannabis farm in Bradford. Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Bradford South Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) executed a drugs warrant at a house in Dennison Fold, Tyersal today.
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Bantams take long-term view with injured striker Young
CITY view Jake Young as a new signing for next season after effectively ruling him out of a return before then. Young has been sidelined since undergoing surgery for a hamstring injury five weeks ago. Graham Alexander admitted at the time that
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Man stole from Tesco because he was hungry and short of money, court told
A SHOPLIFTER has been given a conditional discharge after magistrates heard he had been working well with the probation service. Ryan Heywood, 42, was filmed on Skipton Tesco's CCTV pushing a trolley around the store on January 18, heard Skipton
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Over 250 million Capri-Sun pouches to be produced in city - creating up to 60 jobs
MORE than 250 million Capri-Sun juice pouches are to be produced every year in Bradford, it has been revealed. Princes food and drink group has today announced it has agreed a "landmark" deal with Capri- Sun Group Holding AG to bring four production
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Cougars cruise past Cumbrians to set up mouthwatering Good Friday derby
Keighley Cougars made it two wins from two in Betfred League 1, as visitors Workington Town were put to the sword in a 10-try display yesterday, writes Harvey Redmonds. The hosts ended up recording a comprehensive 58-16 victory, which keeps them
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Walkers were stuck at the summit of Ingleborough in bad weather
CAVE rescue volunteers went to the aid of two walkers in their 30s who got caught out in bad weather while climbing Ingleborough. Two rescue teams took part in the search for two women who were reported to be stuck on the summit of the peak at
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Field dumped out of cup in seven-goal thriller defeat
St. Patrick’s Day saw limited action for our local West Riding County League teams, as pitches were still recovering from an earlier downpour. Field and Burley Trojans were both hoping to win their respective League Shield Round-of-16 matches.
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Bowling beaten again but woe at Wath does bring positives
West Bowling ARLFC have now lost their opening three games of the new National Conference League Premier Division season. The newly-promoted Bradford side were much improved on Saturday from their two previous thumpings, but a poor spell either
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Man helped by cave rescue volunteers at Yorkshire Dales beauty spot
CAVE rescue volunteers went to the aid of a man who got into difficulty at a Yorkshire Dales beauty spot. They were called out to help the 62-year-old man after he climbed the steps to top of Malham Cove on Saturday morning. A spokesperson
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NSPCC schools programme helped child speak about abuse
A mother whose son was sexually abused by a family friend has praised an NSPCC programme that helped him talk about the abuse. Speak out Stay safe, which the NSPCC has been running in primary schools across the UK since 2011, helps children understand
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Eccleshill almost there as Albion and Thackley battle may go to wire
Eccleshill United have pushed themselves to the brink of safety with a stunning 4-1 win at neighbours Silsden on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles were still in danger of relegation from the Northern Counties East League Premier Division heading into
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Drivers faced heavy traffic on major road after crash at roundabout
DRIVERS faced delays on a major road in Bradford after a crash at a roundabout this morning. Travel monitoring site Inrix had reported heavy traffic on Rooley Lane after the collision, which happened at Dudley Hill roundabout. Inrix has now
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Find out if it is criminal damage to cut a neighbours hedge in the UK
We all like to keep on top of our gardens, even if the maintenance is often time-consuming and can sometimes feel like a workout. But as we strive to create a space that feels like an extension of the inside of our own home, you may notice parts
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Northern's training academies 'key to addressing national skills shortage'
NORTHERN'S training academies in Leeds and Manchester are key to addressing the national skills shortage facing the rail industry, according to a new report by Ofsted. The watchdog made the statement following an inspection of both facilities in
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Maieco magic not enough as Easter miracle needed to help Avenue survive
Bradford (Park Avenue) lost 2-1 at home to Worksop Town in the Northern Premier League Premier Division on Saturday, and are running out of time to try and avoid relegation. Avenue were two goals behind at the break, and though Edy Maieco halved
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Public footpaths across district to be closed for safety reasons
A NUMBER of public footpaths in the district are to be closed while repairs are carried out to make them safe. Footpath number 67 (Bradford Southern), Euroway Industrial Estate, Bradford, will be closed from today from its junction with Roysdale
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'Find Your Calm': How NSPCC is helping children tackle mental health issues
THIS year’s International Day of Happiness took place last week, on the theme ‘Happier Together’. The campaign reminds the public that lasting happiness and wellbeing comes from feeling connected to others and being part of something bigger.
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'Nuisance' bikes seized from Bradford street in police crackdown
TWO "nuisance" bikes - one of which is believed to have been stolen - were seized by police in Bradford. Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Steerside Enforcement Team attended a street in Manningham yesterday. A spokesperson from the team
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Changes to how you travel around Bradford city centre coming in 'next few weeks'
A NUMBER of changes to Bradford's bus routes and roads are set to come into action this spring. In the next few weeks, motor vehicles, including buses, will no longer be able to travel through the heart of the city centre. Instead, the new
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Supermarket opening hours this weekend as Tesco, Asda, Aldi and more to close
Many UK supermarkets have warned customers of store closures over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. Government rules mean stores across England and Wales larger than 280 square metres are forced to close on Easter Sunday. Most shops will remain
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Final total confirmed from Valley Parade to Anfield walk for Stephen Darby charity
CITY’S walkers raised over £11,000 on the March of the Day for Stephen Darby’s MND foundation. The three-day trek, which united the football and motor neurone disease communities, set off from Valley Parade on Friday morning on the way to the final
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Planters built to boost community growing initiatives
BEDS and planters have been built to boost community growing initiatives in parts of Bradford. As part of Bradford East in Bloom, Council Neighbourhood Wardens, Stronger Communities Team and volunteers from Connect The Dots have taken part in a
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The newly ‘inadequate’ nursery where children 'poke knives at each other' at mealtime
CHILDREN at a newly “inadequate” nursery were spotted “poking knives at each other” at mealtime during an Ofsted inspection but the director disputes this observation. Cherry Tree Children’s Day Nursery, in Main Street, Menston, was given the lowest
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The 'shocking' number of children living in poverty in Bradford
CAMPAIGNERS have raised concerns after "shocking" statistics showed more than a third of children in Bradford are living in poverty. According to data from the Department for Work and Pensions, 36.2 per cent of those under the age of 16 in Bradford
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Green space promised to community group won't be sold off
A GREEN space in Silsden will still be transferred to a community group, despite land next to it appearing on a list of assets Bradford Council plans to sell. The former school playing field off Elliott Street was due to be sold to developers to
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Over £440,000 of CAZ cash to be awarded to Bradford schools
OVER £444,000 of funding raised from Bradford’s Clean Air Zone will be distributed to 48 schools across the district. The schools had all submitted applications for cash to help reduce air pollution around their local area. The Clean Air Schools
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Two year plan to improve bus journeys at congestion 'hotspots'
FOUR of Bradford’s busiest bus routes will be improved after being identified as “hotspots” for congestion. The £1.2m funding follows analysis carried out by First Bus in 2021, which highlighted the places where busy buses were losing the most
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"You have to take the criticism that’s there because it was a terrible day"
GRAHAM Alexander will take the flak for City’s sudden demise as he hinted about “other issues”. Four straight defeats for the Bantams, letting in 13 goals in the process, has provoked anger among the fans. Chants against Ryan Sparks and Stefan
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Arrest made after police forced to close major route
A man has been arrested in connection to an incident which forced police to close a major route through Leeds city centre. West Yorkshire Police blocked the A58 Inner Ring Road after an altercation reportedly unfolded. The incident took place