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People urged to stay away from football pitch 'for the foreseeable future'
PEOPLE are being urged to stay away from a park's football pitch 'for the foreseeable future' after a hole appeared. Investigations are now underway at the pitch in Harold Park, Low Moor, Bradford Council said on Wednesday evening. A 7m2
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Trial of man accused of murdering PC Sharon Beshenivsky reaches crucial moment
A JURY has retired to consider verdicts in the trial of a man accused of murdering a police officer by planning the armed robbery in which she was killed. Piran Ditta Khan is alleged to be the mastermind behind a raid at family-run Universal Express
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Bantams manager's focus won't be distracted by Valley Parade protest
GRAHAM Alexander insists he will not be side-tracked by talk of a protest at the Tranmere game. The Bradford City fans independent group plan to demonstrate against the City hierarchy outside Valley Parade before kick-off. Alexander has no
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Men who ran 'industrial scale' cannabis farm are jailed and will be deported
TWO Lithuanian nationals who ran a huge cannabis farm inside a mill complex have been jailed and told they will be deported when their sentences are up. Bradford Crown Court heard that Clyde Toli and Fabian Xhika were discovered inside Brooksmouth
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Bank in part of district is closing for a refurbishment
A KEIGHLEY bank is closing temporarily for a refurbishment. The HSBC branch in North Street will shut tomorrow (March 28) and is due to reopen on April 22. Lisa J Moore, HSBC UK local director, says: "We continue to invest in our branch network
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Billions to be spent on 'electricity superhighway' between Scotland and Yorkshire
A project which will bring enough clean Scottish electricity to England to power around two million homes has been given the go-ahead from Ofgem for a £3.4 billion funding package. The high voltage power cable – billed as an “electricity superhighway
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Jamie Walker discusses contract hopes and restoring Bantams pride
JAMIE Walker would love to stay at Valley Parade – but knows he’s got a fight on his hands. The Scot is one of several players in Graham Alexander’s squad who are out of contract in the summer. City have an option on all of them, except for
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Crashes near city centre causing disruption this afternoon
CRASHES near Bradford city centre are causing disruption this afternoon. Travel alerts are reporting heavy traffic on Manchester Road northbound, near Croft Street. There are also reports of a crash on Great Horton Road, near Back Laisteridge
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Police officer jailed for making 'unauthorised searches' on force computers
A WEST Yorkshire Police officer has been jailed after she admitted making unauthorised searches on the force's computers. PC Sanya Shahid, 31, an officer based in the Leeds district, appeared at Leeds Crown Court today and was sentenced to nine
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Men banned after chanting about Istanbul tragedy at Leeds United game
TWO men have been fined and banned from all football grounds in England and Wales after chanting about a tragedy at Elland Road earlier this month. The offence happened during Leeds United's match against Stoke City on March 5. A West Yorkshire
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TEAM NEWS: Bulls boosted by premature return of key star ahead of Derby Day
BRADFORD boss Eamon O'Carroll has named his 21-Man squad to tackle Halifax Panthers at Bartercard Odsal Stadium this Friday. Noticeable selections include John Davies who returns from suspension, whilst Eribe Doro is also named in the squad following
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Two people taken to hospital after serious crash involving car and lorry
TWO people were taken to hospital following a serious crash involving a car and a lorry. It happened on the A59 at Broughton, near Skipton, on Monday. The road was closed from the A59/A65 roundabout for several hours following the collision
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Nearly 300 fewer bikes stolen in county last year, police say
WEST Yorkshire Police has reported a 12.7 per cent reduction in bicycle thefts over the past year. The force has also revealed it is putting in place a partnership with Bradford Council to hold bike marking events across the district to help deter
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Mum who started her own company after seeing a gap in the market wins award
A MOTHER who founded her own company after discovering a gap in the market has been honoured with an esteemed Made for Mums Award. Kate Thompson, of Burley-in-Wharfedale, founded The Kindr Company in 2020. The national award recognises the
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Morrisons CEO says future plan for supermarket is in 'full swing' amid sales growth
PLANS to "reinvigorate, refresh and strengthen" Morrisons are well underway, the Bradford-based supermarket chain's CEO has said. Morrisons said sales have grown at the fastest rate for three years amid efforts from its new boss to revitalise the
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Your chance to zip-line down the Cow and Calf Rocks
DAREDEVILS are once again being urged to take the plunge in support of Manorlands. Sue Ryder, the charity which runs the Oxenhope hospice, is staging its annual Zip the Cow event. Participants walk to the top of the 'cow' at the Cow and Calf
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Car was 'driven around housing estate by youths being a nuisance'
A CAR has been seized by police after it was driven around a Bradford housing estate by youths "being a nuisance". Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Steerside Enforcement Team said the Peugeot, which was causing problems at the Scholemoor estate
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Villagers left in shock following break-in at church at heart of community
PEOPLE have been left shocked and dismayed following the break in and theft of silverware from a church at the heart of their community. Thieves broke a window and forced open a door at St Mary's Church in Main Street, Ingleton, and once inside
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Special guests to join legendary DJ Annie Mac on the decks at Piece Hall
LEGENDARY broadcaster and DJ Annie Mac has revealed two very special guests will be joining her on the decks at Piece Hall. Annie will be bringing her popular club night series, Before Midnight, to Halifax and TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece
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Looking back: how the district gets creative to celebrate Easter
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World champion boxer and Team GB rower up for biggest prizes at Bradford awards
The finalists for the Bradford Sports Awards on Friday, May 17 have been announced by organisers Active Bradford, with one of the city’s premier boxers up for arguably the night’s biggest award. Tasif Khan is the current WBO Africa Super Flyweight
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Missing teenage boy from Bradford has been found
A MISSING teenage boy from Bradford who went missing last weekend has now been found. Patrick Thompkins, 14, who went missing from his home in Idle on Sunday morning, has now been found. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Patrick
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Reader letter: No courtesy on our roads anymore
SIR - Is it just in Bradford or Nation wide that drivers do not understand the highway code? I regularly come out of my road to a yellow junction box, and nine times out of 10 this is blocked because drivers have no idea what it is there for.
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First-time home buyers to be offered new mortgage with just £5,000 deposit
Those who are looking to get onto the property ladder can now apply for a new £5,000 deposit mortgage, launched by a UK building society. Yorkshire Building Society said its new fee-free deal will enable first-time buyers across England, Scotland
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Alan Titchmarsh's jeans censored by North Korea's state TV channel
North Korea’s state TV channel has censored a BBC gardening show by blurring Ilkley-born presenter Alan Titchmarsh’s jeans. Korean Central Television (KCTV) aired a 2010 episode of Alan Titchmarsh’s Garden Secrets, where footage of the British
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NHS doctor issues Easter egg warning as critics label him a 'killjoy'
People should not eat Easter eggs in one sitting to reduce the risk of falling ill this weekend, the NHS has warned. Dr Andrew Kelso, a medical director at the NHS, encouraged the public to resist eating Easter eggs in one sitting, and to cut back
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Alan Titchmarsh has trousers censored on North Korean TV during gardening show
North Korea’s state TV channel has censored a BBC gardening show by blurring presenter Alan Titchmarsh’s jeans. Korean Central Television (KCTV) aired a 2010 episode of Alan Titchmarsh’s Garden Secrets recently. During the episode footage of
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Family fun over Easter weekend at Shipley Glen Tramway
THERE’S family fun at the historic Shipley Glen Tramway this Easter weekend. The tramway is open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, with an appearance by the Easter Bunny. Youngsters are invited to count chicks and bunnies hiding in the woods
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Politics, history, culture, sexuality and the environment explored in new exhibition
ONE of Yorkshire's most prestigious annual art exhibitions has attracted a record number of entries this year. The acclaimed Ones To Watch exhibition at Sunny Bank Mills' art gallery in Farsley is now open. It is focused on talented emerging
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Is faking mental illness a sign of mental illness? Our therapist investigates
THE conversation around mental health has thankfully shifted in recent times. I’ve noticed big changes in the last couple of years alone. I find, in general, people are talking more openly, which can help dispel stigma and encourage those who need
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Happy Valley star becomes ambassador for children's hospice
A HAPPY Valley star has become an ambassador for a hospice which helps families across the Bradford district. Actor Rhys Connah, who played Ryan in the hit BBC drama, has this week been named as an ambassador for Forget Me Not Children's Hospice
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New report highlights 'campaign of intimidation' at University of Bradford
THE University of Bradford has responded after the Government's independent adviser on social cohesion raised concerns over a "campaign of intimidation and fear" at the setting nearly a decade ago. Dame Sara Khan published a report on Monday which
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AA debunks some of the most common driving myths believed by UK motorists
There are dozens of driving myths believed by motorists across the country, making it difficult to know what rules are legitimate. This is why the motoring experts over at the Automobile Association (AA) have picked some of the most commonly believed
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'Mundane' shopping centre should not be listed, Historic England decides
THE Kirkgate Shopping Centre in Bradford does not meet the criteria for becoming a listed building, with Historic England describing it as “lacking architectural flair". The heritage body has said the brutalist building should be immune from listing
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Man warned he faces a 'substantial' prison sentence
A BRADFORD man has been told to expect a “substantial” prison sentence after pleading guilty to conspiring to supply heroin and cocaine. Faaris Zaman, 27, of Ashgrove, Great Horton, appeared via video link from HMP Leeds for a brief hearing at
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All the family friendly Easter events and activities in Bradford this half term
THERE are lots of free events and activities planned for Bradford families during the Easter school holidays. From a musical mystery to spring arts and crafts, there’ll be plenty to do at Bradford Council-run venues. Bradford Council’s parks
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See if your child is eligible for a free holiday club place this Easter
BRADFORD parents have been urged to check if their child is eligible for a free place at a holiday club this Easter. Taking place during the school holidays, HAF holiday clubs give children the chance to enjoy fun activities and receive a free
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All the latest updates on major Bradford city centre roadworks
THE latest phase of the major city centre roadworks scheme in Bradford is “continuing to progress as planned”. The up-to-date information was provided by Balfour Beatty, the contractor delivering the scheme in partnership with Bradford Council.
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Two men involved in road rage that erupted into fight showed 'pathetic' behaviour
TWO men involved in a road rage incident that erupted into a fight in the middle of a Bradford street showed "pathetic" behaviour, a court has heard. Speaking at Bradford Crown Court today, Her Honour Judge Sophie McKone said Azam Mumtaz and Isa
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Plan to turn listed city centre pub into supported accommodation is approved
PLANS to turn one of Bradford’s most historically important pubs into supported accommodation have been approved, with objections to the proposal for the listed building dismissed as “subjective”. Planning officers at Bradford Council approved
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Woman's childhood dream becomes reality after stylish salon refurbishment
A WOMAN's childhood dream of running her own salon has become a reality. Following an extensive refurbishment of a former accountants’ office, Bon & Belle Studio, on Bradford Road, Idle, opened last week. Owner Beth Walker spoke of her delight
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Chairman hopeful for tip-top courts when Ilkley Trophy returns
ILKLEY Lawn Tennis & Squash Club chairman Rik Smith is optimistic that their grass courts will be in tip-top condition for their big pre-Wimbledon tournament on June 15-22, despite a wet winter. The Lexus Ilkley Trophy is scheduled for two weeks
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Yorkshire to have England duo Root and Brook for five games each
YORKSHIRE have received an enormous boost to their hopes of returning to Division One of the Vitality County Championship, with the news that Joe Root and Harry Brook will play five four-day games for the side in the coming months. The pair are
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Bantams battle back three times to draw but dropped points could be costly
BRADFORD City earned a madcap 4-4 draw at home to Alnwick Town Juniors on Sunday, but those two points dropped could spell the end of their promotion hopes. Emily Senior’s Bantams are looking to go straight back up after being relegated from the
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Charities make plea to politicians after rise in child cruelty crimes
A RISE in child cruelty crimes in England since the pandemic must prompt politicians to commit to investing in early intervention services, a coalition of charities has said. Crimes against children aged five and under, such as cruelty, assault
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"We're not going up or down ... it's about what we look like and how people feel"
CITY must change the public mood and give the fans something to cheer for the rest of the season. With the play-offs now realistically out of sight, Graham Alexander has stressed to his players the need to get the crowd back onside. The angry