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'It can't come soon enough' - Bradford MPs react to General Election announcement
BRADFORD voters will go to the polls this summer after Rishi Sunak called a General Election for July 4, saying it was “the moment for Britain to choose its future”. Labour MPs in the area said the election “couldn’t come soon enough” and was a
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Lanes closed due to flooding on motorway are reopened
THREE lanes were closed on a section of the M62 earlier due to flooding. The lanes were shut on the westbound stretch from junction 25, for Brighouse, to junction 24, for Ainley Top. Shortly before 6.30pm, National Highways confirmed all lanes
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Music 'saved' as mini festival in Bingley set to go ahead this weekend
A MINI festival will run this weekend following the cancellation of the Challenge Festival in Bingley. A smaller, indoor festival will now take place at Bradford and Bingley Rugby Club. A spokesperson for Bingley Music Town said the rugby club
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces July 4 date for general election
A General Election will be held on July 4th, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced. Mr Sunak, who has been Prime Minister since October 2022, has called the election after months of speculation about its date. The deadline for an election
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Police seize car after stopping it on major road and finding 'so many discrepancies'
POLICE have revealed why they seized a car after stopping it on a major road in Bradford. Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Steerside Enforcement Team stopped the Honda Civic on Rooley Lane. A spokesperson for the team said the driver
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Speed restrictions in place for trains after heavy rainfall
SPEED restrictions are in place across the north's rail network following heavy rainfall. Passengers are being urged to check before they travel and to allow extra time for their journeys. There are planned speed restrictions on some sections
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New room for breastfeeding mums opens at Bradford Royal Infirmary
A NEW room dedicated to supporting breastfeeding has opened at Bradford Royal Infirmary's women's and newborn unit. The space on Ward M4 has been transformed to provide an appropriate environment for breastfeeding mums who are about to leave hospital
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Rare piece of artwork created by David Hockney to be sold for up to £15,000
A RARE piece of artwork created by Bradford-born David Hockney when he was a teenager is to go on sale at a show. Woman with a Sewing Machine, a lithograph made by a 17-year-old Hockney, is to be sold in the Modern and Contemporary Art Sale at
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Morrisons loses appeal to overturn health and safety convictions after man's death
BRADFORD-BASED supermarket chain Morrisons has lost its bid to overturn convictions for health and safety failures after an epileptic employee died by falling from a staircase. Matthew Gunn died 12 days after the incident, where he had a seizure
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Police recover quad bike believed to have been stolen and make arrest
POLICE have recovered a quad bike which was suspected to have been stolen - and carried out an arrest. Officers from the Steerside Enforcement Team and police from the Bradford East division found the quad bike being unloaded from a trailer in
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Bradford house prices continue long-term trend with another rise in March
HOUSE prices continue to increase in Bradford, new figures show. A 0.8 per cent rise contributes to the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area grow by 0.7 per cent over the last year. The average Bradford house price
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'Lack of transparency' over Bradford Interchange bus station branded 'shameful'
THE "lack of transparency" over the closure of Bradford Interchange bus station has been branded "shameful" by a councillor. Councillor Matt Edwards, leader of the Green Party on Bradford Council, made the comments as West Yorkshire Combined Authority
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MP joins protestors in Bradford city centre to support Fossil Fuel Treaty
A GROUP was joined by an MP at a climate change demonstration in Bradford city centre. Global Justice Bradford has enlisted the support of Naz Shah, MP for Bradford West, who came to the vigil outside the West Yorkshire Pension Fund to support
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New Lord Mayor will be 'great ambassador' for Bradford in City of Culture year
BRADFORD’S new Lord Mayor will be a “great ambassador” for the district during its City of Culture year, according to her colleagues. Thornton and Allerton Councillor Bev Mullaney (Lab) was handed the chains of office for the coming year on Tuesday
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Bradford boxers crowned National champions after shining in Newcastle
FIVE Bradford boxers were recently crowned National Champions. On Sunday 12 May, John Elam of Platinum Boxing Club, Jim Mcdonagh of Laisterdyke, Daniel Adams of Sedbergh ABC, Delilah Lambert of Laisterdyke and Lily Green of Karmand, were all victorious
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Day in court beckons for drug driver stopped on major road
A DAY in court beckons for a drug driver caught on a major road in Bradford. Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Operation Steerside Team stopped a vehicle on Queens Road. A spokesperson from the team said: "The driver was observed apparently
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Feature adding 'splash of colour' to Bradford city centre streets returns
A FEATURE adding a "splash of colour" to the streets of Bradford city centre has returned. The Bradford BID - a body which works to improve the city centre - has brought back its "much-loved" hanging baskets. Woodbank Garden Centres and Nurseries
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'Significant and trusted' drugs supplier who went on the run caught hiding in loft
A 27-year-old Bradford man who laundered over a million pounds in cash in a “vast” drugs operation has been jailed for more than 11 years. Faaris Zaman was said to have played an “enthusiastic” part in what Bradford Crown Court heard was “premier
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No distractions in City's remote Alpine retreat for pre-season training
A COFFEE shop, a lake … and that’s pretty much it. Graham Alexander is unlikely to land a job with the Austrian tourist board after he was asked to describe the attractions of Obertraun in a Sky Sports interview in 2022. But there’s something
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Property developer secures £2.5m funding to support apartment scheme
A PROPERTY developer has secured a £2.5m funding package for a new-build apartment scheme. Leeds-based Bankhead Group secured the funding from Paragon Bank’s Development Finance division for the Ilkley development. The new scheme will comprise
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Man with Bradford connections is wanted by police
A MAN with connections to Bradford is wanted by the police. Charles Campbell failed to appear before magistrates in connection with theft offences and failing to attend a drugs assessment. Anyone who has seen him or may have information is
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Jet2 named Travel Brand of the Year at prestigious awards ceremony
JET2 has been named Travel Brand of the Year for the third year running at a prestigious awards ceremony. The Yeadon-based airline was recognised at the Which? awards for providing passengers with "industry-leading" products and customer service
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Tong Park Esholt out of Aire-Wharfe drop zone after wonderful win over Adel
TONG Park Esholt, who performed an escapology act to avoid demotion from the Aire-Wharfe top-flight last season, are out of a relegation place this time around in the Premier Division. And they managed to do that in impressive fashion, as they
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Signs for new and 'bigger' Primark appear inside The Broadway shopping centre
SIGNS saying a new "bigger" Primark store will be opening in The Broadway later this year have appeared. The company has been working on its new store in the former Debenhams unit at the shopping centre. It is preparing for a move from its
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New 'superloop' bus service will help people get to Bradford's hospitals
A NEW bus service will help passengers who need to travel to Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke’s Hospital. The new ‘Bradford Superloop’ has been launched by West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin. West Yorkshire Combined Authority, working with
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Four-year-old child taken to hospital after collision
A YOUNG child was taken to hospital following a collision on a major Bradford road. It happened on Dirkhill Road, in the BD7 area of the city, on Monday evening. A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said officers were called by the ambulance
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A slice of tranquility awaits in this stunning garden
IF YOU’RE looking for a place to relax on a warm day, visit the Mughal Water Gardens in Lister Park. The first such gardens created in the north of England, these symetrically-laid out gardens, near Cartwright Hall, are a haven. In summer visitors
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Skipton hotel named winner in Channel 4's Four in a Bed
A SKIPTON couple's small hotel took home the top prize in the television reality show Four in a Bed. Lee Sharville and Janette Maude, owners of The Curious Fox in Chapel Hill, were given top marks by the owners of three other bed and breakfast
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Smith gives reason for cheer in Bulls defeat to Hull KR
BRADFORD Bulls Women were beaten 32-8 at Hull KR, but there was at least something to smile about for one player. Mia Smith came off the interchange bench to score both of Bulls’ tries in this defeat in East Yorkshire, her first in the league this
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Why not discover what Lister Park has to offer over half term?
NOW summer has arrived - well almost - why not head to Lister Park? Whether on foot or on two wheels, it’s a great place to relax with friends. For families, half term is coming up, so give it a go.
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Person taken to hospital after concern for safety report
EMERGENCY services scrambled to a concern for safety call in Bradford. West Yorkshire Police attended the Leeds Road area just after 8pm on Tuesday. Firefighters and paramedics were also in attendance at the scene. A police spokesperson
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Disruption caused following crash on Bradford road
A CRASH caused disruption this morning. The collision occurred at the entrance to Wyke Towngate from Huddersfield Road. First Bus said their 686 and 687 services had been diverted to Bradford from Towngate, Wainman Street, and Huddersfield
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New images show how Bradford city centre will look after 'city village' is built
THE first images of the planned 'city village' in the heart of Bradford have been revealed -and show a number of new city centre parks. The development will see over 1,000 homes built over three sites – one on the Kirkgate Centre site, another
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Bradford men to cycle from Land's End to John O'Groats in just six days
THREE Bradford men are cycling from Land's End to John O’Groats in just six days to raise money for charity. Ellis Ward, who is managing director of Connaught Carpeting Ltd, on Manningham Lane, Bradford, has been joined by Andrew Schofield and
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Feeling stressed? Head to the coast for some Vitamin ‘Sea’
WITH one glorious May Bank Holiday Weekend behind us and what will hopefully be another great one around the corner, it got me thinking about a day at the seaside. For generations, the call of the crashing waves, the salty air, and the vast expanse
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Clip re-emerges of celebrity declaring love for Bradford City after Ipswich promotion
A CLIP has reemerged of a global celebrity declaring their love for Bradford City after Ipswich Town were promoted to the Premier League. Ed Sheeran is a worldwide name, with beloved hits such as Perfect and Shape Of You, and the 33-year-old is
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Recognising the importance of outstanding care
How we live out our final days has, in recent years, become a major topic of discussion, and not a moment too soon. At Britannia Care, providing outstanding performance, outstanding Quality of Care has always been central to the Home’s ethos
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Former church earmarked for demolition could now be converted to flats
A FORMER community centre and church once earmarked for demolition might now be spared as new plans for the building have been submitted. A planning application to demolish Fred's Place off Sticker Lane and replace it with four business units was
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Electric vehicle charging bays planned for B&M and Pets at Home car park
A COMPANY is seeking permission to set up charging points and bays at a car park, in a bid to cater to anticipated increasing numbers of electrical vehicles (EV). The plans have been submitted for the car park on Bradford Road in Brighouse, by
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University boss urges Government to keep post-study visa for overseas students
THE University of Bradford's vice-chancellor has urged the Government to keep a post-study visa for international students. Professor Shirley Congdon is among 20 university chiefs to sign a letter to the Prime Minister urging him to preserve the
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Council acknowledges blue badge wait can be 'frustrating' as applications increase
BRADFORD Council said it understands the wait for blue badges can be "frustrating" following one resident's claim to still not have one - five months after applying. Latest figures show more than one in 22 people in England have a disabled parking
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Hepworth & Idle III win after brilliant bowling by 14-year-old girl
ALYSSA Carver certainly had a golden arm at Golden View. In only her third game for Hepworth & Idle’s third XI, the 14-year-old, who also plays for Crossflatts Women and Yorkshire Girls’, produced an outstanding return of 5-9 from 7.1 overs.
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Oxenhope keep up superb start as leaders Great Horton survive scare
OXENHOPE won by six wickets on a day when it was again advantage bowlers in the ENCO Halifax League. The Keighley team were at SBCI on Saturday, in a clash of joint second-placed teams in the Premier Division, and the hosts chose to bat, but were
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Bulls fear worst without influence of hurt Aussie ace as new Bateman makes mark
BRADFORD Bulls’ trio of new Australian signings all played their part in the team’s excellent 28-10 win over Sheffield Eagles in the Betfred Championship on Sunday. But it could be the last we see of two-try hero Zac Fulton for some time, with
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Bantams boss won't be hanging on telephone for loan targets
GRAHAM Alexander does not want to be a phone pest in his bid to bring back Tyreik Wright and Dan Oyegoke. The City boss has made it clear he would love to get the loan duo back at Valley Parade for next season. Alexander has already registered