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Bradford man's family 'finally have the truth' as infected blood inquiry concludes
A WOMAN whose father contracted HIV following treatment for haemophilia has said she feels "we've finally got the truth now" - after the inquiry into the infected blood scandal concluded. More than 30,000 people were infected with deadly viruses
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Road due to be closed for two days for 'surface dressing'
AN around four mile stretch of road between West Marton and Gargrave is due to be closed for two days from tomorrow (Tuesday) for re-surfacing. The road, which passes through Little Stainton and Bank Newton, will be closed for North Yorkshire Council
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Police statement after man's body discovered by member of the public
POLICE believe there are no suspicious circumstances after the body of a man in his 70s was found on Saturday morning. Craven Street in Skipton was closed from its junction with Keighley Road to Tesco and people both in vehicles and on foot were
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Police appeal after death of 84-year-old man following crash
POLICE are appealing for information following a fatal crash. It happened at around 9.15pm on Tuesday, May 8, when a blue Jaguar XF and red Audi TT were in collision at the junction of Wakefield Road and Coal Pit Lane. The driver
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West Yorkshire Police officer in his 20s dies in motorway crash, force confirms
A WEST Yorkshire Police officer in his 20s died in a crash on the M1 over the weekend, it has been confirmed. The collision happened on the M1 northbound at around 8.25pm on Sunday. West Yorkshire Police said a grey Ford Ranger collided with
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Private ownership that unlocks investment ‘essential’ for Yorkshire’s future
COLIN Graves has advocated taking Yorkshire into private ownership in a bid to unlock investment amid his concerns the club is “fighting for its survival” this year. Graves, whose divisive return as Yorkshire chair was rubber-stamped in February
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Child seriously injured in crash as they waited to cross road
A CHILD has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after they were involved in a crash as they waited to cross a road. Police were called to the collision on Kings Cross Road, Halifax, at around 11.30am today. Officers said the child
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Driving ban for motorist who refused to be breathalysed
A GROUNDWORKER has been banned from driving after he refused to provide a sample to police for analysis. Farran Reynard, 34, was taken to a police station because he was suspected of being in charge of a vehicle while over the drink-drive limit
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Three new maps show where to find city's bus stops, taxi ranks and blue badge parking
THREE new maps have been released to help people visiting Bradford city centre during the ongoing construction works. The updated maps are designed to make it easier to know where bus stops, taxi ranks and blue badge parking is located. The
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Man wanted over 'serious assault' has links across county, police say
POLICE are trying to trace a man who is wanted in connection with a "serious assault". Officers have today launched a public appeal for information in a bid to find Yassar Adalat, from Halifax. A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Officers
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Bantams snap up another League Two title winner
CITY have raided League Two champions Stockport again for their second summer recruit. Having snapped up Antoni Sarcevic last week, the Bantams have now unveiled his former Hatters teammate Neill Byrne. The 6ft 2in Irish centre half has signed
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All systems go for June's hugely popular Skipton Car Show
SKIPTON'S major event season kicks off with a bang on Sunday, June 2 with the hugely popular Skipton Car Show. It will take place from 10am to 4pm, is free for visitors - but with donations welcome, to help ensure it comes back again next year.
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City owner Rupp to attend fans forum at Valley Parade
STEFAN Rupp will face the fans at a Valley Parade forum next month. City’s owner is set to join Graham Alexander, CEO Ryan Sparks and head of football operations David Sharpe to answer questions from supporters attending the event on Tuesday, June
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Police make CCTV appeal following attempted theft
POLICE have issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to following an attempted theft in Cross Hills. "It happened on April 18 when four tyres were stolen from a unit on Skipton Road but were then recovered after the suspect was intercepted
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Woman crashed into another car at road junction while twice the drink drive limit
A DRIVER who crashed into the back of another car at a road junction in a village between Keighley and Skipton was more than two times over the alcohol limit. Rachel Sellars, 35, of Heywood Drive, Steeton, had been driving without her lights on
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Forecasters say Northern Lights could be visible in the UK tonight
The Northern Lights could be visible again in the UK tonight, space weather forecasters have said. Also known as aurora borealis, the bands of pink and green light were seen across the UK and in parts of Europe last week after an extreme geomagnetic
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Refurbishment of popular walking and cycling route has now been completed
A BUSY section of towpath along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal around Saltaire and Shipley has been upgraded and widened. The charity Sustrans worked with waterways charity Canal & River Trust and Bradford Council to widen the path and lay a new asphalt
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Police explain why cordon is in place on Bradford city centre street
POLICE have explained why there is a cordon in place on a key Bradford city centre street. The police presence is at the junction of Croft Street and Nelson Street. Several police officers and cars can be seen around the cordoned area.
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Love art galleries and theatres? Why Bradford is among top cities for creatives
Bradford is set to be the City of Culture 2025 in the UK, so it’s no surprise that it’s been ranked one of the best cities for creatives too, according to new data by Adobe Express. From the Alhambra Theatre to the Impressions Gallery – there’s
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Police cordon in place on Bradford city centre street
A POLICE cordon is in place on a Bradford city centre street. The police presence is at the junction of Croft Street and Nelson Street. Read: Police explain why cordon is in place on Bradford city centre street Several police officers and
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Bulls loanee Flanagan scores stunning solo try as Cougars win in North Wales
Keighley returned to winning ways in Betfred League 1 after a comfortable 30-10 victory at North Wales Crusaders yesterday. Cougars’ promotion push had suffered a setback last time out when they suffered a surprise 26-18 home defeat to Hunslet.
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Bradford-born star Zayn Malik to read bedtime story on CBeebies
FORMER One Direction star Zayn Malik will read a CBeebies Bedtime Story, the BBC has announced. The Bradford-born singer, 31, is reciting Music Is In Everything by actor and singer Ziggy Marley, the son of reggae musician Bob Marley. Illustrated
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Fletcher floors Bradford & Bingley in Bradford Premier League thriller
Cam Fletcher hit a stunning century as New Farnley secured a thrilling three-wicket Premier Division win over Bradford & Bingley. The New Zealander struck an unbeaten 115 from 114 balls as he enabled New Farnley to overhaul Bradford & Bingley’s
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Bantams striker says his farewell to Valley Parade
MATT Derbyshire has issued a farewell message following his City departure. The 38-year-old striker was among the players released at the end of last season. Signed in January 2023, Derbyshire made 23 appearances for the Bantams but only four
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Man electronically tagged for breaching terms of sentence imposed for carrying an axe
A MAN has been electronically tagged after breaching a sentence that was originally imposed for carrying an axe. Bradley Rowlands-Tait, 22, of Whinney Hill Park, in Brighouse, admitted failing to comply with a community order he was handed for
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Shoplifter who stole £570 worth of vodka from Tesco was just out of prison
A SHOPLIFTER took £570 worth of vodka from a Tesco store, stuffing the bottles into bags before escaping from the store via a fire exit. Louis Heckles, 26, had only recently been released from prison when he stole the alcohol with another man on
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Motorbiker in critical condition in hospital after crash in the Dales
A MOTORCYCLIST was airlifted to hospital after a serious crash in the Dales. The man, in his 30s and from Bolton, was riding a green and black Kawasaki on the B6479 from Settle towards Ribblehead when it left the road and hit a dry stone wall on
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Tributes galore after death of much-loved Bradford & Bingley stalwart
HARRY Reeder, who has died aged 82, was a genial man, and indeed part of the fabric which helps every rugby club or any volunteer organisation to run as smoothly as possible. It was his job to cajole players to represent the lower teams at Bradford
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Meet the 'yes mum' with no rules for 8-year-old daughter who makes own decisions
A mother who doesn't say no to her eight-year-old daughter says she buys her what she wants unless there’s “good reason” not to and lets her make all her own decisions. ‘Yes mum’ Lorna Simpson, 37, believes children don’t need someone “constantly
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Van seized on major Bradford road after driver found to be banned
A VAN was seized on a major Bradford road after police found its driver was disqualified. West Yorkshire Police's Operation Steerside Team stopped the vehicle on Barkerend Road in the east of the city. It came after officers suspected "something
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Superb Lyth knock not enough in thriller at Sussex as Coad blow adds to agony
YORKSHIRE’S hopes of promotion from Division Two of the Vitality County Championship took a hit yesterday, as they lost a rollercoaster encounter to Sussex by 21 runs. In a low-scoring affair at Hove, Yorkshire lost after being bowled out for 161
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Northern Lights to be visible in the UK in a matter of days
The Northern Lights are set to be visible in the UK again over the coming weeks, space forecasters have said. Last weekend, May 11, much of the UK was treated to a surprise display of the pink and green Aurora Borealis after an extreme geomagnetic
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Most popular names for babies born in Bradford are revealed
The most popular names for babies born in Bradford have been revealed. The Office for National Statistics has announced the most popular names for boys and girls born in 2022, the most recent data available. Amelia was the most popular girl's
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Check your change as 50p coin sells for more than 250 times its face value
We are being urged to check our change, our wallets and down the back of our sofa after a 50p piece sold for more than 250 times its face value on eBay this week. The coin, a Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin, sold for £139 after inspiring a mini-bidding
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'I'm drained from revising': How to help your kids cope with exam stress
THIS time of year can be an extremely stressful period for young people, as they sit their exams. Between April 2023 and March 2024, Childline delivered 1,819 counselling sessions with children and young people related to exam and revision stress
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'Lessons are more dynamic and inclusive now': Bradford College supports Kenyan school
BRADFORD College is making a big difference to students’ lives in a rural village in Mombasa, Kenya. The College works alongside the charity Educate the Kids to support Jolaurabi School and its 800 students aged six to 11. English for Speakers
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Warm weather leads to fast spread of garden menace Japanese Knotweed
INVASIVE plant species such as Japanese knotweed are developing much earlier in 2024 due to the warm, wet winter. Early season spawning of alien plant species - brought into the UK and spread around the world through “human activity” since the
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No Crawley on Bantams fixture list again after Wembley triumph
CITY now know exactly who they will face again next season after the League Two curtain came down at Wembley. Crawley’s unexpected promotion means that Crewe will once again be on the Bantams’ fixture list after yesterday’s play-off final.
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Bringing back childhood… and a love of all things nature
Bradford Grammar Junior School is expanding its outdoor play and classroom provision as it looks to welcome Reception and Year 1 pupils from September. Headmaster, Richard Ribeiro, says it’s all part of creating a challenging and rich play environment
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T&A launches competition to find Bradford area's best chippy 2024
To celebrate National Fish & Chip Day on June 6, the Telegraph & Argus has launched a competition which will crown the Bradford area's 'Best Chippy 2024'. And you can help decide... Telegraph & Argus readers can now nominate their favourite fish
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'We're working as fast as we can': Council responds to anger over ongoing disruption
BRADFORD Council insists it is working as fast as possible to end the current city centre disruption amid criticism over "diabolical" traffic chaos and confusing changes to bus services. The Council said it understood people's frustration - but
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University of Bradford joins forces with energy expert to create greener future
THE University of Bradford has joined forces with energy expert SSE Energy Solutions. According to the university, the partnership will help it to become more environmentally-friendly. Neil Kirkby, managing director of enterprise at SSE Energy
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Restoration of city centre building's Victorian shop fronts is approved
THE restoration of a row of Victorian shop fronts in Bradford city centre has been approved. Earlier this year, applications for changes to 49-53 Darley Street were submitted to Bradford Council. If approved, the development would involve the
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Avenue snap up star striker from Campion as former Bantam returns
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) have been extremely busy over the weekend, with some new faces joining a couple of familiar ones at Horsfall for next season. The BD6 side have increased their firepower up front by bringing in prolific forward duo Paddy
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REACTION: Bulls boss believes dominant Doro is 'best in league' right now
BULLS head coach Eamon O'Carroll lavished praise on Eribe Doro after his depleted side claimed a magnificent 28-10 win over high-flying Sheffield at Odsal yesterday, insisting the powerful forward is the best player in the league at present. Bradford
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'We value him': Update on Walker contract news at City
CITY are considering offering Jamie Walker another deal to keep him longer term. The Bantams triggered the clause in his current contract before Saturday’s midnight deadline to tie down the Scot for another year. They had hoped he would sign