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Johnson unveiled as Bantams third signing of the summer
CITY have clinched a hat-trick of promotion-winning signings after snapping up defender Callum Johnson. The 27-year-old is fresh from going up with Mansfield as Graham Alexander makes his third summer capture from last season’s League Two top three
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Police appeal after three hedgehogs kicked to death in same area
POLICE have launched an appeal after three hedgehogs were kicked to death in the same area. West Yorkshire Police's Wildlife & Rural Crime Team said two of the animals were found dead on Asda Field, in Castleford early last week. The third
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Drink driver sped off after collision and then crashed into a wall
A DRINK driver who sped off after a minor collision with his car bonnet obscuring his windscreen and eventually crashed into a wall has been locked up for ten months. Bradford Crown Court heard that 51-year-old Wiktor Krupien had deliberately driven
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Bradford’s new top cop vows to ‘increase public confidence’ and tackle exploitation
BRADFORD’S new top cop has vowed to “increase public confidence” and tackle exploitation. Chief Superintendent Richard Padwell has taken over the District Commander role at Bradford from Rob McCoubrey, who has been promoted to Assistant Chief Constable
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Multiple heatwaves and temperatures of 30C forecast for June
Its time to break out the sun cream as, after a damp bank holiday weekend, forecasters are predicting things will hot up in June. The UK is set to experience three heatwaves throughout June, with temperatures reaching highs of 30C in some places
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Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer to face off in ITV televised debate in June
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer will go head to head in the first televised leaders’ debate of the General Election campaign next week. ITV confirmed the Prime Minister and the Labour leader will take part in the show at 9pm on June 4. The
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RSPCA to celebrate 200th anniversary with Bring Your Dog to Work Day
THE RSPCA is celebrating its 200th anniversary next month by encouraging Bradford businesses to have a Bring Your Dog to Work Day. The charity wants to celebrate the landmark whilst raising awareness and helping to continue improving animals’ lives
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'Delicious' new caramel treat launched by Morrisons
BRADFORD-based Morrisons is introducing a new flavour of doughnut to its bakery section. Caramel doughnuts will become a permanent fixture at Morrisons' Market Street counters from this week. The sweet treat will join the strawberry, raspberry
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“It’s about what you do and not what you say you’re going to do"
CITY’S last promotion side was assembled through a snowball effect of solid signings. Phil Parkinson’s history-making squad was pieced together in the summer of 2012 in a gradual process of one strong recruit helping to attract another. Andrew
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Plan for 'live/work' unit on Holme Wood site is refused
PLANS to provide living accommodation for a security guard on a Holme Wood contractors’ yard have been refused. The proposals called for a security cabin on a site of Holme Lane to include a bedroom – creating a “live/work unit". Plans to turn
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How do Bantams size up to rivals in early promotion betting odds?
CITY are among the early favourites with the bookies to finally win promotion from League Two next season. The Bantams will embark on their sixth consecutive campaign in the fourth tier. But the odds makers have taken note of their strong finish
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Saltaire claim valuable Aire-Wharfe League victory
SALTAIRE gained a much-needed win in the Aire-Wharfe League Premier Division. They defeated Pool by 24 runs in a low-scoring contest at Arthington Lane, scoring 144 after being put in. Opener Subhaam Ammar (27) and Jibrael Malik, with a disciplined
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Your chance to quiz Rupp, Sparks, Alexander, Sharpe and Gent
FANS can now snap up free tickets for next month's Valley Parade forum. City owner Stefan Rupp will be answering questions along with CEO Ryan Sparks, manager Graham Alexander, head of football operations David Sharpe and head of recruitment Stephen
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Here's some donkeys bringing fun to Bradford youngsters - can you spot yourself?
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UK households can claim £170 refund on TV licence fee - are you eligible?
UK households could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on their TV licence costs. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you could
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Queues along part of M62 after car breaks down at busy roundabout
Drivers faced long traffic queues along part of the M62 on Wednesday morning. There was disruption due to a broken down vehicle at Junction 26 M606 J1(Chain Bar). The entry slip road was closed, according to traffic reports, but the route has
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There are many myths about mental health - here are some of them
ONE of the things I come across in my work, both as a therapist and a trainer, are the number of commonly held misconceptions around mental health and mental illness. These beliefs can vary immensely across the various age groups I talk with. I
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Bradford man jailed after huge drugs bust told to hand over £22,500
A BRADFORD man who was jailed for nine years and six months after a huge drugs bust in the city has now been ordered to hand over £22,500 or face more time in prison. The T&A reported back in September 2022 how Razwan Hussain, 32, and his 34
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Work to demolish NCP car park moving to next stage this week
SCREENS surrounding the former NCP car park on Hall Ings are being removed this week as work to create a new entrance to Bradford Interchange enters the next stage. Work to pull down the multi-storey car park has been ongoing for weeks, with demolition
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Shipley company given funding boost from Towns Fund
A PACKAGING company in Shipley has invested in new machinery and created three new jobs, following capital funding from the Shipley Towns Fund. ASC Cartons Limited, based on Leeds Road, is a supplier of premium corrugated packaging across various
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Almost 800 people call for controversial planning decision to be re-considered
ALMOST 800 people have signed a petition calling for Bradford Council to reconsider a controversial decision to allow a building to be constructed in the centre of Saltaire. In February, a council planning committee approved an application to build
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Bradford tailor recalls experience at Buckingham Palace tea party
A BRADFORD tailor enjoyed socialising with the Royal Family at a Buckingham Palace tea party. Imran Khan owns IK Collections on Westgate in Bradford city centre. His garments have been worn by the likes of Captain Sir Tom Moore, politicians
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City where they expected to be with summer recruitment drive
GRAHAM Alexander sees no reason for concern with the current state of City’s recruitment drive. The Bantams moved quickly to snap up former Stockport duo Antoni Sarcevic and Neill Byrne. And Timi Odusina last night followed Ash Taylor out of