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Water company 'working at pace' to fix burst pipe in part of Bradford
A burst water pipe is impacting traffic in the Cleckheaton area. Temporary traffic lights have been put in place outside Cleckheaton Golf Club, along Bradford Road. The temporary lights will help manage traffic as Yorkshire Water works to fix
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Sex offender jailed for defying ban preventing him working with children
A registered sex offender has been jailed after admitting to defying a ban preventing him from working with children. John Noel, of Huddersfield, was jailed for three years at Leeds Crown Court today after breaching the terms of a Sexual Harm Prevention
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Bradford gang leader jailed for role in drugs supply worth £460k
THE leader of a Bradford gang has been jailed for his role in the supply of cocaine and ketamine with an estimated street value of £460,000. Mohammed Laher, of Leeds Old Road in Thornbury, was jailed after admitting his role in a plot involving
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Bowling battered at Hunslet as Dudley Hill dealt first blow of season
WEST Bowling were brought crashing back down to earth against title favourites Hunslet ARLFC last weekend. The Bradford outfit had won back-to-back National Conference League Premier Division games against York Acorn and Kells to move off the foot
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Defender Taylor's time at Bradford City is over
ASH Taylor’s departure from Valley Parade has been confirmed. The centre half has left City after his contract, which still had another year to run, was cancelled by mutual consent. The 33-year-old, who signed last summer after leaving Kilmarnock
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Leeds United player involved in car crash with police vehicle
A LEEDS United player was involved in a car crash between a Land Rover Defender and a police vehicle outside Elland Road this morning. Defender Charlie Cresswell, 21, was unharmed in the collision near the West Stand entry gate. He is available
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Driver caught on mobile phone coming back from court
A DRIVER was caught on a mobile phone coming back from court. West Yorkshire Police Operation Steerside seized the Fiat 500 after the driver was spotted on his phone on Bradford Road in Huddersfield. Officers also found him to be uninsured.
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Patient launches new group to help men with their mental health
A PATIENT from a hospital in Bradford who suffers with schizophrenia and depression has launched a new group to help men with their mental health. Danny Cole, a service user on Adarna ward at Cygnet Hospital Wyke, has worked with the psychology
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'Crime tourist' struck at well-known Bradford city centre locations including hotels
A Czech national who embarked upon a theft and burglary spree came to the UK as “a crime tourist”, a court heard. Julian Vesely was described in Bradford Crown Court as “an accomplished professional thief” who racked up 10 offences in a matter
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Police stop BMW with front end damage and discover driver is uninsured
POLICE stopped a BMW in Bradford that had front end damage and discovered the driver was uninsured. West Yorkshire Police's Steerside Enforcement Team - which is dedicated to tackling anti-social and dangerous driving - spotted a damaged black
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Names revealed of three men in court accused of Class A drugs supply
Three Keighley men are to face trial on multiple charges of supplying heroin, crack cocaine, and cocaine. Nahmaan Sakander, Naveed Hussain, and Haroon Ishaq all pleaded not guilty of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs – heroin, crack cocaine, and
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Three Bradford employers named in UK's Best Places To Work list
THREE Bradford employers have been named in The Sunday Times Best Places To Work 2024. Arts organisation Bradford 2025, manufacturer Mansfield Pollard, and legal firm Schofield Sweeney all make the nationwide list this year. Over 70,000 companies
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No sign of remorse from danger driver as court told of stint of spitting upon arrest
A disqualified driver who had to be stopped by police using a “stinger” following a dangerous pursuit has been locked up for three years. Ben Woodhouse was said to have shown “no sign of remorse” for his offending when he appeared at Bradford Crown
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Avenue announce 'Early Bird' and special season tickets ahead of new campaign
Bradford (Park Avenue) have released their 2024/25 season tickets, with early bird prices lasting until the end of next month. From now up to June 30, supporters have the opportunity to secure your place at the below prices: Adults (21+): £125
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School leavers more likely to be in education than work five years after GCSEs
BRADFORD school leavers are more likely to be in education than work five years after completing their GCSEs, new figures show. New figures from the Department for Education show what Bradford school leavers are up to after finishing compulsory
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Released Bantams striker has learned plenty from challenging year
THEY were the trio of young hopefuls given their first senior steps by Mark Hughes. Bobby Pointon relished the Valley Parade stage when his opportunity came to establish himself as a potential City star of the future. The local lad made good
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Bradford man took his own life after fatally strangling girlfriend during sex
A BRADFORD man took his own life after he fatally strangled his girlfriend during sex, an inquest heard. Professional dancer Georgia Brooke, 26, of Ossett near Wakefield, was choked by Luke Cannon, who himself was found dead the next day, Bradford
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Police issue update as investigation into fight involving knives continues
Two people have been released on bail as police continue to investigate a fight which broke out near a church in broad daylight. West Yorkshire Police was called out to an ongoing fight in Church Street, Brighouse - close to Jumble Dyke and St
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Boo, hiss! Coronation Street star is revealed as Alhambra panto villain
CORONATION Street star Chris Gascoyne has been announced as the villain in this year’s Alhambra pantomime. Chris - who played Peter Barlow in the ITV soap - will play the evil Stromboli in Pinocchio. He joins Bradford panto legend Billy Pearce
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Man wanted in relation to serious assault could be in Bradford
A MAN who is wanted in relation to a serious assault could be in Bradford. Police have launched an appeal to find 25-year-old Jordan Macrae as officers continue to investigate an attack in Halifax where a man of the same age suffered injuries that
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Road closures warning as essential works on viaduct needed on Bingley Bypass
ROAD closures are set to take place on a vital transport corridor through the Aire Valley to allow essential work to be carried out on a huge structure. Maintenance work will be carried out on the Cottingley Viaduct section of the A650 Sir Fred
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Inquest opens after schoolboy ‘loved by everyone’ dies in crash
AN inquest has been opened into the death of a 14-year-old boy who died in a crash in the Bradford district. Ellis Lockley was involved in a collision on Tarn Lane, a rural road near Braithwaite known as the 'Yorkshire Bumps', on April 28.
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Can a neighbour keep my kid's football if it accidentally lands in their garden?
A kickabout on a lovely summer afternoon can be ruined when the football you're using is accidentally lobbed into a neighbour's garden. While many have cordial relations with their next-door neighbours and can simply go over and retrieve it, some
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Walker trampled by cows feared she'd be killed - but escaped with 'range of bruises'
A WOMAN who was attacked and trampled by cows while walking at a Yorkshire Dales beauty spot says she feared the animals were going to kill her. The woman was walking alone with her dog in the early morning on the footpath at National Trust owned
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Oxenhope victims of cup shock as Bradford derby has second thriller in two days
ALL 16 ties in the first round of the ENCO Halifax League’s Parish Cup were completed, despite mid-evening thunderstorms, and the only shock was the defeat of Premier Division Oxenhope - by two wickets at First Division Upper Hopton. The Keighley
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Bus stops altered in Bradford again with 24 changes including airport services
BUS stops in Bradford city centre have been altered again, with 24 changes incoming, including two airport services. New timetables and bus stops officially came into place on Sunday, April 14 as services began to be rerouted as part of the city
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Shipley College event celebrates students' charity campaigns
STUDENTS at Shipley College took to the stage to give presentations about their work with a range of local charities. The Shipley Gives event highlighted five charities which students have supported. The judging panel was Lord Mayor of Bradford
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Tavern offers a warm welcome, a varied menu and locally-brewed ales
STEP inside the Market Square Tavern to a warm welcome. “Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, you'll be made to feel welcome. The pub is renowned for its friendly atmosphere, attracting a loyal following,” says Victoria Hatton, managing
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Reader letter: 'Chaotic Tory government is doomed'
SIR - Rishi Sunak is a failed Prime Minister and his chaotic government is doomed to wipeout at the general election. British politics is presidential and in the general election we have a choice between Sunak and Keir Starmer. Starmer looks like
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Slip road into Bradford closed overnight for works
A SLIP road leading from a main route into Bradford is to be closed for ten hours while work on the water mains are carried out. The northbound slip road from Dudley Hill to Wakefield Road will be closed overnight on Monday/Tuesday, from its junction
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Concern over impact of retirement flats on parking in town centre
RESIDENTS of Baildon are “very concerned” about the impact of a proposed new retirement development, according to the town council. A 47-apartment development by McCarthy Stone would be built on the former Ian Clough Hall site if a recently submitted
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Group championing city's nightlife repeats calls for clarity on Bradford Live
A GROUP championing Bradford's nightlife has reiterated calls for clarity over Bradford Live. Building work is progressing to transform the old Odeon cinema in the city centre into the highly-anticipated entertainment venue - but questions and
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Bradford law firm on successful year after hitting £10.1m turnover
A BRADFORD law firm has reported a successful financial year after turnover hit more than £10 million. LCF Law said its total group revenue grew by more than 10 per cent from £9.1 million in the previous year. The firm employs around 140 people
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Health chief's plea as figures show fewer babies receive whooping cough vaccine
A HEALTH chief has urged parents to speak to their GPs about immunisations - after new figures revealed fewer babies in Bradford were vaccinated against whooping cough last year than a decade ago. Latest data from the UK Health Security Agency
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Voter turnout figures for every Bradford ward in 2024 local elections
AFTER the recent local election, here is a breakdown of voter turnout for every ward in Bradford. The overall turnout for the district was 34.05% The ward with the highest turnout was Ilkley, while the ward with the lowest turnout was Tong.
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Future vision of 'cities like Bradford' to be set out by ex council chief and mayor
REOPENING centres designed to give children the best start in life will help Bradford prosper, the Mayor of West Yorkshire has said. There were more than 3,000 Sure Start centres across England before hundreds closed due to public spending cuts
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Bradford man in disbelief after clocking up £47,000 in Clean Air Zone fines
A BRADFORD man has spoken of his disbelief after clocking up a whopping £47,000 worth of Clean Air Zone (CAZ) fines. Dale D’Agostino, of Bingley, has been issued 317 penalty charges notices (at £149 each) for driving his 12-year-old van in the
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'Our ideas no longer aligned': Boss reveals all on shock Route One Rovers exit
A key cog in Route One Rovers’ recent success has gone, after manager Sohail Abbas confirmed his departure from the club on Tuesday. It comes as a blow to the Bradford side, who achieved an 8th place NWCFL (First Division North) finish in their
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Debate on bad housing takes a twist as Shipley MP heaps praise on George Galloway
A BRADFORD district MP has labelled George Galloway the "finest orator in the House of Commons". During a debate in Parliament, Sir Philip Davies (Conservative, Shipley) praised the outspoken leader of the Workers Party of Britain, who was elected
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Bradford Taekwondo student named Martial Artist of the Year
Saiyam Maroof, a Taekwondo student at the United Martial Arts Academy was recently awarded a prestigious accolade. Bradford’s Maroof was announced Martial Artist of the Decade for his services to the ancient Korean art of Self-Defence Taekwondo
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More than 60 arrests made in huge Bradford County Lines police operation
MORE than 60 arrests and 3kg of drugs have been seized in a huge County Lines police operation - and the Telegraph & Argus was there to witness some of the raids. Over the last four weeks, 61 warrants were executed in relation to the supply of
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Alexander: We never blamed the state of the pitch at Valley Parade
GRAHAM Alexander cannot wait for a better Valley Parade pitch next season – but insisted it was never used as an excuse. City hope to have a full covering of grass by the end of the month after repairing the playing surface that came in for so