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Facebook scammer avoids jail after conning elderly couple out of a caravan
A Facebook scammer who conned an elderly couple out of a caravan has avoided jail after a judge took pity on him. Bradford Crown Court heard how Kyle Walker fleeced the man and his wife in July 2021 by pretending to pay £3,900 for their caravan
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Man jailed over terrifying threats and assault after crash
A MOTORIST who was involved in a road accident at a roundabout in Bradford was forced to leave the city with his family after being subjected to terrifying threats and an assault in the aftermath of the collision. The man said he felt that he had
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Sharpe poised for new Valley Parade football role, claims report
CITY are expected to appoint David Sharpe in a new senior football role this week, according to a report today. Football Insider claim the grandson of former Wigan owner Dave Whelan is set to take the job at Valley Parade. But the T&A understands
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Planned Lidl supermarket on major Bradford road will now be an Aldi
A PLANNED Lidl supermarket in a new Bradford development will be replaced by an Aldi. Last year a planning application to build a Lidl and drive-thru Costa Coffee on Sticker Lane was approved by Bradford Council. The application said the plans
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Guiseley part ways with manager as they look to keep play-off hopes alive
GUISELEY AFC have today parted company with first team manager Andy Welsh. The news comes following the Lions' latest defeat on Saturday, where they were edged 3-2 by Lancaster City at home. It means Guiseley have lost their previous three
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Trial date set for police officer, 24, charged with misconduct in a public office
A BRADFORD police officer has appeared before York Crown Court as a defendant. PC Caitlin Howarth, 24, is accused of disclosing evidence and case information held by her police force to a person linked to a convicted criminal. The alleged
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Protest held at site of historic monument removed after being hit by HGVs
A PROTEST has taken place at the site of a historic monument that had to be removed after being hit by HGVs. The Oakenshaw Cross on Wyke Lane, Oakenshaw, was hit several times by HGVs, including in May 2021. The Grade II-listed monument was
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Police chase unfolds as driver heads down 'wrong side of bypass'
An investigation is underway after a police car was rammed during a chase along a major route near Bradford and Leeds. Roads Policing Unit officers saw a suspicious vehicle in the Pudsey area at around 11.28am on Tuesday, April 2. The silver
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Police statement after armed officers called to Bradford street
ARMED police were scrambled to a Bradford street over an assault where a firearm was reported to have been involved. Officers scrambled to Thornton Lane in Marshfield following an incident on Great Horton Road on Saturday night. Two 17-year-old
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Police name 81-year-old woman who died after crash
A PENSIONER has died in hospital after a crash last week. The collision happened at the junction of Long Lee Lane and Cherry Tree Rise in Keighley at around 6.15pm on March 25. It involved an 81-year-old woman - who has now been named as Joan
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Decision due on major refurbishment of town centre market
A DECISION on whether major changes can be made to Shipley’s Market Square will be made tomorrow. Earlier this year plans to rejuvenate the town's tired market area were revealed by Bradford Council. The scheme, funded by the Government’s Towns
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Keighley ace Kenna makes Manchester final before spat with snooker icon Hendry
Rebecca Kenna did superbly to reach the final of the World Mixed Doubles over the weekend in Manchester. But the Keighley ace’s achievement was marred slightly over a spat with pundit and seven-time Crucible champion Stephen Hendry, not the first
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"Irresponsible": Bantams boss on why he changed winning team
GRAHAM Alexander says naming an unchanged City team at Grimsby would have been “irresponsible”. Alexander dropped Jamie Walker to the bench for yesterday’s 1-1 draw to add the extra height of centre half Jon Tomkinson. Daniel Oyegoke, who had
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Urgent warning to dog owners over potentially fatal 'flesh-eating' Alabama Rot
Dog walkers have been warned of a “flesh-eating” disease affecting pets, as new cases were confirmed in the UK. The urgent warning comes following an outbreak of the potentially fatal disease, known as Alabama Rot or CRVG, which can cause dog’s
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Meet BBC MasterChef contestant Muir from West Yorkshire
MasterChef returned to BBC One last night (April 1) for its 20th series. Judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace will now embark on an exhilarating journey across eight weeks, to discover the UK’s best amateur cook, one plate at a time, serving up
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Pro-Palestine protestors scale roof of Bradford district firm
PRO-Palestine protestors have scaled the roof of a firm in Bradford district this morning. Palestine Action is at the Teledyne premises in Shipley. At least four protestors are on the roof of the building, which has been damaged, while a group
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Day of action for anti-social driving sees two vehicles seized
A POLICE operation that targeted anti-social driving saw two vehicles seized. The operation took place in Heckmondwike on Thursday, March 28. Intelligence was fed into Operation Trimburg by Kirklees Ward councillors from members of the community
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Title-chasing Leeds leave it late to hurt Hull with double blow
Crysencio Summerville and Dan James struck two late goals as Leeds beat Hull 3-1 at Elland Road to climb back into the Sky Bet Championship's top two. Summerville picked himself up after being bundled over in the box to convert from the spot in
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Bad Boy Chiller Crew to perform big show next month
A POPULAR Bradford rap group is to play at a West Yorkshire rugby league ground next month. Bad Boy Chiller Crew (BBCC) - made up of MCs Kane, GK and Clive - will perform at Batley Bulldogs' Fox's Biscuits Stadium on Saturday, May 18. The trio
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Millions set for £1,800 pay rise this week - this is why
Millions of workers will notice a bump in pay in their next payslip, as an increase to their wage approved last year takes effect. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that the National Living Wage would rise by more than £1 an hour from this week
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Partition of India inspires new book by Bradford author
MY SECOND novel, Hidden Fires, is an unlikely friendship story between two unlikely protagonists. Characters like Yusuf, an elderly Asian man, widowed and living alone in Bradford, are not often seen in the pages of a book. The same can also be
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Ferocious fire takes over derelict building
LATEST NEWS: Old college building involved in vicious fire is now unsafe and arson is suspected A FEROCIOUS fire took over a former school building last night. West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (WYFRS) was called to reports of a derelict
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'We got on top of Pointon': Grimsby keep lid on Bantams youngster
GRIMSBY felt they nullified the threat of Bobby Pointon in yesterday’s draw. Assistant boss Shaun Pearson praised home goal-scorer Curtis Thompson for getting the better of the City youngster. “The lad Bobby Pointon is an exciting young prospect
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Scientists warn UK is at risk of hosepipe bans and water shortages this summer
It’s that time of year again when we start sprucing up our gardens ready to enjoy time outdoors this spring and summer. But scientists have already warned water shortages and potential hosepipe bans could be on the horizon this summer, even though
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How often should you service your car? Motoring expert shares why it's crucial
In this day and age, we massively rely on vehicles to get us from A to B so it’s important to make sure they’re roadworthy and safe to use. While drivers are probably aware that an MOT needs to take place each year, you might not know how often
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The heart of the community: Postmasters are an anchor for high streets and villages
No two days are ever the same for Postmasters. The Post Offices they run sit at the heart of their communities and are more than just a place to buy stamps or send parcels to friends and loved ones. Whether it’s to publicise a local event,
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More than 16,000 men in West Yorkshire faced domestic abuse in a year
More than 16,000 men across West Yorkshire reported domestic abuse to police in one year alone, new data shows. This equates to a staggering 44 reports every day, according to figures for 2022/23. A Freedom of Information request to West Yorkshire
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Listed jail and stocks sold at auction for £43,000
A LISTED former jail and stocks has been sold at auction for £43,000. Illingworth Gaol and Stocks on Keighley Road was built in 1823, and was where prisoners would spend the night before appearing at Halifax Magistrates. The use as a jail ended
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Plan to turn historic house in Conservation Area into bedsits is approved
PLANS to turn a Conservation Area home into bedsits have been approved by councillors, after they were told there was no planning reason to refuse the development. The application to convert 51 Hanover Square into a seven-bed house in multiple
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How would you spend £100,000 to improve park?
North Yorkshire Council has launched a public consultation that asks how it should spend £100,000 to improve Aireville Park in Skipton. The much-loved park has seen some new facilities created in the last decade, thanks to the former Friends of
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Odsal looking a bit different as Bulls reward Western Terrace winner
The Bartercard Odsal Stadium looked a little different a few nights ago, following Ian Patchett @ Nicola Kay Mortgages being named the winner of Bradford Bulls’ Western Terrace raffle. The club gave individuals, businesses and charities the opportunity
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Three-Khan trick sees Bradford new boys Route One keep play-off dream alive
Doubles from Zak Khan and Awais Khan, as well as a penalty save from Isaac Khan, ensured Route One Rovers kept their play-off hopes alive with a 4-1 home win over Runcorn Town at Marley yesterday. Their Easter Monday clash was a must-win affair
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Brilliant Brook blasts way into form as Yorkshire show promise in Durham match
YORKSHIRE only managed to play on one of the two days of their friendly against Durham at Headingley over the Easter Weekend. But there were plenty of positives to take from the few hours of action that did take place, with both bat and ball.
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Avenue agony as devastating Radcliffe comeback puts them on brink of relegation
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) need a miracle to survive now, after a heartbreaking 3-2 home defeat to league leaders Radcliffe yesterday. Radcliffe were aware a win would put them on the cusp of lifting the Northern Premier League Premier Division title
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Alexander happy with Easter haul after City salvage late point
GRAHAM Alexander felt City showed the right reaction to another “punch on the nose” at Grimsby. Richie Smallwood’s penalty in stoppage time rescued a 1-1 draw at Blundell Park yesterday. Smallwood’s first goal in 63 games made it four points