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Person wanted for offences for last two years arrested in Bradford woodland
A PERSON who had been wanted for offences for the last two years has been arrested in a Bradford woodland. West Yorkshire Police's Operation Steerside Team were searching some remote woodland for a stolen motorbike in the east of the city.
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Quad rider allegedly ripped up moorland before being caught
POLICE caught a rider after they allegedly ripped up moorland on a quad in a Bradford district area. Operation Steerside officers found the mud-plastered Yamaha along with the rider in Keighley. The rider was issued with a Section 59 warning
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I went to watch Bradford Bulls and really enjoyed the family atmosphere
RUGBY league is often described as the family game and I certainly found that to be the case when I visited Odsal Stadium on a sunny Sunday. Bradford Bulls, a club steeped in history, were taking on near West Yorkshire neighbours Wakefield Trinity
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Bradford man caught on camera holding imitation gun was trying to escape gang
A BRADFORD man caught on camera holding imitation firearm was trying to escape from a gang who later slashed him in the back causing “horrific” injuries, a court heard. Luke Heron appeared before Bradford Crown Court after pleading guilty to possession
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Man left stunned after spotting Jack Black walking through West Yorkshire city centre
Hollywood superstar Jack Black posed for selfies with starstruck fans who were left shocked after seeing the A-lister taking a stroll through a West Yorkshire city centre. Mathew Evans, 21, says he was coming out of a Wetherspoons in Leeds when
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Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £3 for 3 months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Three men charged with assisting Hong Kong intelligence service
THREE men have been charged with assisting the Hong Kong intelligence service. Chi Leung (Peter) Wai, 38, Matthew Trickett, 37, and Chung Biu Yuen, 63, who are also accused of foreign interference, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on
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Man and woman arrested on suspicion of assault
TWO people have been arrested after "reports of a disturbance". Police were called to Bowness Avenue, in on the Ravenscliffe estate, at around 10am on Saturday, said West Yorkshire Police. A spokesperson said the force is investigating an
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Road remains closed due to collapsed sewer believed to be from severe flooding
A ROAD is still closed after it was submerged in floodwater during the Bank Holiday thunderstorm amid heavy downpours that battered Bradford and the rest of West Yorkshire. Leeds City Council revealed last week that a sewer collapse in Low Lane
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Son who unleashed 'frenzied' knife attack on his own father is jailed for life
AN aggrieved son who tried to murder his estranged father in a “frenzied” stabbing has been jailed for life at Bradford Crown Court. The court heard that “obsessive” Shahzan Hussain was said to have carefully planned his pre-meditated attack by
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Man dies after motorbike and car crash on Yorkshire Dales road
A MAN has died after a car and motorbike collided in the Yorkshire Dales. It happened at around 2.40pm yesterday (Sunday) on the B6265 just outside Hawes. The crash involved a blue Renault Capture car, which was travelling from Aysgarth towards
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Car seized for no insurance after police stop it due to 'manner of driving'
A DRIVER was reported to court and their car was seized after their 'manner of driving' caught the attention of police officers in Bradford. The vehicle, a Renault Megane, was stopped on Shipley Airedale Road just before the Queen's Road bridge
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'Joyous event' held at school to raise funds for play equipment
A SCHOOL held a fun run to raise money for playground equipment, The Friends of Saltaire Primary School organised the event, which saw every child take part dressed in their favourite colours. Chris Evans, headteacher at the school, said
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No Valley Parade return on cards for Bingley-born winger
CITY are not one of the clubs eyeing Ben Whitfield. The Bingley-born Barrow winger is thought to be interesting several others as he considers the offer of a new deal with the Bluebirds. There have been claims on social media that the Bantams
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Subaru Solterra is an EV for the adventurous
THE CHANCE to drive Subaru’s first all-electric vehicle on a challenging off-road route provided a great insight into the car’s capabilities. With symmetrical all-wheel drive included as standard, the Solterra has stayed true to Subaru’s go-anywhere
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More dramatic images from last night's lightning strikes across Bradford
THUNDERSTORMS hit Bradford last night, bringing with it dramatic lightning strikes and heavy rainfall. The heavy downpours and thunder and lightning hit areas across the Bradford district, and a Met Office weather warning was in place until
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Baber blasts huge century but Cleckheaton caught out by ex-Bulls prospect Race
Yousaf Baber hit the highest individual score of the season but ended up on the losing side as Cleckheaton were defeated in a Gordon Rigg Bradford Premier League Premier Division run feast at Moorend. Baber made 161, an innings containing 10 sixes
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Bradford hostel remembered in archive of Holocaust survivors in the North
PERSONAL papers and testimonies of Holocaust survivors and Jewish refugees who rebuilt their lives in the North of England can now be accessed online, thanks to an ambitious archive project. Holocaust Centre North has completed the first phase
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'Serial abuser of children' jailed for over 20 years for 'appalling' offences
A MAN described as a “serial abuser of children” has been jailed for more than 20 years. Keith Lockwood, 70, of Park Lane in Keighley, was jailed for 23 years on Friday, May 9 at Leeds Crown Court after being found guilty of 23 non-recent sexual
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Bradford Salem win frantic final in Darlington to sit on brink of treble
WHILE this might have been a game that kept defensive coaches from both sides studying their laptops beyond midnight, it did secure the second leg of a potential treble for Bradford Salem. With the Counties One Yorkshire title securely in their
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What is the pollen count in the Bradford district this week? Met Office forecast
Although many of us welcome the warmer months of the year, some who struggle with hay fever allergies might also dread it from time to time. When pollen levels peak in the Bradford district, it can stop us from enjoying the sunshine because from
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Leeds have edge in play-off semi-final after dull draw at Norwich
Norwich and Leeds shared a 0-0 first-leg stalemate at Carrow Road that left their Championship play-off semi-final evenly poised. It was a clash that was short on quality in the final third as neither goalkeeper found himself overworked, although
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Avenue snap up Swales and retain vital player for next season
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) have had a busy weekend, securing one new signing and ensuring a key player has been retained for next season. The BD6 side, relegated from the Northern Premier League Premier Division last month with a game to spare, have
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Latest from police after huge cordon blocked off residential street
POLICE investigating an affray have arrested three men in connection with the incident. Cavendish Road in Idle was blocked off from early on Sunday morning into the afternoon. Tape blocked off both ends of the road, at the junctions with Thorp
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Two arrests after dirt bikes ridden through City Park
TWO males have been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after images emerged of dirt bikes being ridden across City Park. The Telegraph & Argus captured footage of two individuals on motorbikes riding across Godwin Street, down the steps
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Excitement as former James Bond Pierce Brosnan films in Bradford district
THERE was excitement over the weekend as Hollywood A-list celebrity Pierce Brosnan filmed in the Bradford district. Brosnan was in Wrose as crews filmed on location at the top of picturesque Carr Lane. Councillor Liz Rowe (Lab, Windhill and
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School hit by flooding forced to close to most students
A BRADFORD district school will be closed to most of its students after flooding in several areas of the building. Holy Family Catholic School, on Spring Garden Lane, Keighley, is closing today to all students except those sitting English and ICT
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Two men arrested after series of burglaries in parts of Bradford district
TWO men have been arrested following a series of burglaries and vehicle crime in the Bradford district. The men, aged 18 and 36, from Silsden, were arrested and appeared in Bradford Magistrates' Court for the crimes which took place in Riddlesden
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Demolition nearly complete as construction of 289 homes to start in summer
CONSTRUCTION of ‘Saltaire Riverside’ - a development of 289 homes, commercial space, and a large riverside park on the edge of the Saltaire World Heritage Site - is on track to start in early summer. Urban regeneration specialist Artisan Real Estate
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Row of city centre buildings could be converted into 38 bedsits
PLANS to turn most of a city centre block into bedsits have been described as “alarming.” A new application submitted to Bradford Council calls for much of one side of a stretch of Godwin Street to be converted into a House in Multiple Occupation
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Industrial units planned for area of Bradford 'in need of an uplift'
SEVEN new starter units could be built in a long standing industrial area of Bradford. A planning application for new business units at the former Bowling Iron Works site have been submitted to Bradford Council by Z Khan, and would see 900 square
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Cyclist blasts 'dangerous' new city centre road layout - but Council defends scheme
A CYCLIST has hit out at a "dangerous" new city centre road layout saying there could be a serious accident before long - but Bradford Council insists the scheme has been through "robust processes including road safety audits." Many Bradfordians
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REACTION: O'Carroll proud of Bulls after semi-final defeat to 'full-time' outfit
BRADFORD Bulls head coach Eamon O’Carroll remains “proud” of his players after a gutsy 1895 Cup semi-final display at home to Wakefield Trinity on Sunday afternoon. In front of a 5,340-strong Odsal crowd, the hosts put on a fine first-half display
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Bantams boss on role Sharpe will play in transfer window
DAVID Sharpe will pull everything together during City’s summer transfer business. Graham Alexander has outlined the key role that the head of football operations plays in the coming weeks as they look to beef up the squad for next season.