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The nearest location cannibal spider has been spotted to Bradford
SPIDERS are animals that provoke polarised responses – from arachnid lovers to those with phobias of the eight-legged creatures. But did you know there is a species of spider described as a cannibal that predominantly lives underwater and has been
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Bantams look at ways to reduce injury count for next season
GRAHAM Alexander wants to crack down on the number of soft-tissue issues that have hampered City. The Bantams boss accepts that injuries happen but feels the club can work on limiting the amount of problems with muscle, tendon and ligament strains
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Machete seized as officers execute drugs warrant at property
A MACHETE was seized as officers executed a drugs warrant. Police acted upon intelligence on Wednesday and executed a drugs warrant at a property in the Halifax area. Officers arrested three people on suspicion of possession with intent to
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Drighlington back in promotion mix as Dudley Hill prepare for huge contest
AFTER losing their three previous National Conference League (Division Three) fixtures, Drighlington are right back in the mix at the table’s summit having won their last two matches. Their latest win came last Saturday (May 25) when they hosted
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Police find stolen motorbike 'casually lounging' in bushes
POLICE found a stolen motorbike "casually lounging" in bushes. West Yorkshire Police's Leeds West Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) said it was called about a motorbike that had been found in bushes, in a Bramley ginnel. Officers from the Leeds
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New pub opens in town centre after closure of former Wetherspoon's venue
A NEW pub has opened in the heart of Shipley town centre. The Pride of Shipley opened its doors on Market Square over the weekend. It has opened at the site of the former Sir Norman Rae, which was closed by owners JD Wetherspoon in March.
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Saltaire grab much needed Aire-Wharfe 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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Baptists flick the switch to head Wynn Cup group
BOWLING Baptists head Wynn Cup Group A in the Timothy Taylor’s Craven League, despite being a Division Two club at the weekend. The Scotchman Road side backed up their win at Haworth Road Meths by defeating another top-flight side in second-placed
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Are you brave enough? Audience screams as spooky play thrills at Alhambra
IF ghosts don’t exist, why do people see them? It’s the question that haunts the dinner party at the centre of Danny Robins’ spooky play, which has become a must-see West End hit. Now on tour, 2:22 A Ghost Story is thrilling Alhambra audiences
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HMRC reveals major change for drivers from this weekend
HMRC has revealed a major change for thousands of drivers across the UK. New fuel rates for company cars will be introduced across the country from June 1. The newly announced fuel rates for company cars cover electric, diesel, hybrid, petrol
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Local legends from Bradford wanted for exciting national photography project
BRADFORD's unsung heroes are set to be celebrated in a new photography exhibition. People can nominate community champions, hidden gems and local legends who are quietly making the district a better place. Their portraits will be used in a
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'Violent, rampaging drunk' left woman with punctured lung and broken ribs
A BRADFORD man described by a judge as a “violent, rampaging drunk” has been locked up for almost three years after he attacked his partner leaving her with a punctured lung and four broken ribs. Bradford Crown Court heard that 39-year-old Jason
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'Increasing concerns' for 14-year-old girl who went missing late last night
THERE are "increasing concerns" for a 14-year-old girl who went missing late last night. West Yorkshire Police has launched an appeal to find Aiman Yousaf, who was last seen at about 9pm in Bradford city centre on Wednesday. She is described
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Plan to demolish pub and replace it with houses is approved
PLANS to demolish a pub and build housing in its place have been approved. A controversial application to demolish the vacant Halfway House on Huddersfield Road and build a garage and vehicle repair shop in its place was approved last year.
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Man appears in court after being charged with attempted murder
A MAN from the Bradford district has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting. Michael Watling, 37, of Guard House Avenue, in Keighley, appeared at Lincoln Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. He was remanded in custody and is set to appear
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No arrests yet after car smashes into homes on residential street
ENQUIRIES are ongoing after a car smashed into a row of houses in Bradford. Emergency services were called to Park Lane in Little Horton just after 6pm on May 20. A car had crashed into three homes, damaging their gardens, and leaving rubble
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Siblings' journey across the world for BBC show ends with much closer relationship
A BROTHER and sister who competed in BBC's Race Across the World have been brought closer because of their experience on the show. Betty, a 25-year-old social media and events manager for a gym in Silsden, and James, a 21-year-old sales consultant
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Enquiries ongoing after road closed for several hours following 'reports of assault'
ENQUIRIES are ongoing after police were called to reports of an assault in Bradford earlier this week. West Yorkshire Police said officers were called to "reports of an assault" on Haworth Road shortly before 1.20am on Tuesday. According to
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Police raid five properties used for cannabis production
POLICE have raided five properties being used for cannabis production in Bradford. Bradford East Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) said five warrants were executed in the Ravenscliffe area. Officers found cannabis farms in four of the properties
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Cause of fire at Bradford building revealed after large emergency response
The cause of a fire at a building in the Fairweather Green area of Bradford has been revealed. West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (WYFRS) was called to the building, which houses business units, on Thornton Road, between Bellshaw Street and
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Man arrested on suspicion of three counts of sexual assault in Bradford
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of three counts of sexual assault in Bradford. West Yorkshire Police said the alleged offences were reported to have happened in licenced premises on Saturday. Officers said a 45-year-old man was arrested
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Palestine march and protest held outside Teledyne in Shipley
PEOPLE came together in support of Palestine in a protest outside a Bradford district business. Palestine flags, banners, and placards were held up outside Teledyne Defense and Space, based at Acorn Park in Shipley, on Wednesday. It has been
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Thrill-seeking best mates overjoyed after setting bike and sidecar land speed record
A PAIR of "thrill-seeking" best friends have become the youngest riders ever to set a land speed record on a motorbike with a sidecar. Alfie Barraclough, 10, of Bradford, and Jack Taylor, 11, from Leeds, clocked 49mph in a 1km dash on their custom-built
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'Nuisance' bikes taken off roads after riders run away from police
TWO "nuisance" bikes have been removed from Bradford's streets after the riders "involuntarily dismounted" from them before running away from police. Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Steerside Enforcement Team said they saw the bikes on Sandholme
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Dr Michael Mosley reveals ‘life-changing’ morning exercise that shreds weight
Renowned dietician and the UK's favourite health guru, Dr Michael Mosley, has revealed the ‘life-changing’ morning routine that can help with weight loss. Speaking in his new book 'Just One Thing', he advised getting out in the morning within two
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Bradford business warns people it will be testing its emergency siren
A BRADFORD business will carry out a test-sounding of its off-site emergency siren next week. Solenis, on Cleckheaton Road, Low Moor, will test the siren at 10am and 8pm on Thursday, June 6. The siren, which produces a sound of increasing
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Telegraph & Argus pubs of the week revisited: have you been?
SINCE 2020, the Telegraph & Argus has featured a Pub of the Week, spotlighting popular hostelries throughout the district. Here we take a look back at some of those featured over the years. The Brownlee Arms was a T&A Pub of the Week in
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'It has a huge impact on our business': Shoplifting costing firm thousands of pounds
SHOPLIFTING is costing a Keighley business thousands of pounds. Pickard Hardware says that since the start of this year alone, a dozen people suspected of stealing from its store have been caught. Items taken have ranged from nuts and bolts
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Have your say on drink and entertainment licence bids
RESIDENTS are being invited to comment on applications for licences to sell alcohol and provide late night entertainment at two city centre venues. R J Thompson has applied to Bradford Council for a licence to use the premises at 46-48 Westgate
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Police concerned for 14-year-old boy missing from Bradford
POLICE are concerned for a teenage boy who has been reported missing from the Bradford area. West Yorkshire Police has issued an appeal to find 14-year-old Patrick Thompkins. Officers described him as white male, 5ft tall, of slim build with
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People can apply to have their streets closed off to boost children's play
PEOPLE living on quiet streets will be able to apply to have their road temporarily closed to traffic in a bid to get Bradford children more active. The new ‘Play Streets’ initiative aims to tackle the problem of inactivity in many of the district
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Bradford memorial service for those affected by the loss of a baby or child
A POIGNANT memorial service to bring comfort to those affected by the loss of a baby or child will be held in Bradford next month. The ‘Shared Memories Service’ brings bereaved families together in a supportive space and will take place at the
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Man's skull was exposed after he was struck with hatchet in doorstep confrontation
TWO men who exchanged insults ended up in a doorstep confrontation that left one with a wound to his skull caused by a blow from a hatchet, a court heard. Prosecutor Tom Cleeve told Bradford Crown Court that Harry Williams, 21, was in the garden
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Bradford reverend invited to Buckingham Palace by the King
A BRADFORD reverend who has dedicated years to guiding Christians with their faith was welcomed through the gates of Buckingham Palace earlier this month. Reverend Nathan Javed, who founded a church for South Asian Christians, was specially invited
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Plan for 72-bed care home next to retail development
A 72-BED care home could be built next to a retail park in Eccleshill if plans are approved. The new development will help meet the urgent need for modern care rooms in the area, according to Torsion Care. The company has applied for planning
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Two city centre businesses sold illegal vapes to 13-year-old
BUSINESSES have been warned not to sell vapes to children after two prominent city centre businesses were prosecuted after a 13-year-old was able to buy illegal products. The teen visited a number of city centre stores as part of a test purchase
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College defends its plans for new building in World Heritage Site
SHIPLEY College has addressed concerns that its new building would harm the UNESCO standing of Saltaire – with bosses saying it takes its heritage responsibility “very seriously.” The college owns and operates many of the village’s most famous
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Jer Lane ready to show title worth after being labelled 'contenders' by Woodlands
AFTER a particularly frustrating weekend for Gordon Rigg Bradford Premier League defending champions Woodlands, their skipper Brad Schmulian admitted that Jer Lane have to be considered as contenders. And just a day after his words, following a
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'He's got a point to prove': Bantams boss on new recruit Callum Johnson
GRAHAM Alexander insists Callum Johnson’s recent injury record does not present a bigger risk for City. Former Mansfield defender Johnson has joined initially for one year but, as with previous contracts drawn up by CEO Ryan Sparks, there is likely