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General Election writs delivered to Lord Mayor of Bradford
THE parliamentary General Election writs were delivered to Bradford's City Hall today. The writs, which come from the Clerk of the Crown, are the official request for a parliamentary election to be run in the Bradford, Keighley and Ilkley and
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Reader letter: Today's world is so frustrating!
SIR - Today's world sends everyone into a brain fog. Trying to get in touch with anyone at any company after receiving a letter or bill is so frustrating. Not everyone banks online or has apps. Companies such as British Gas give deadlines of when
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Police officer is sacked for speeding at 154mph
A police traffic constable who once warned speeding drivers "this is Selby not Silverstone" has been sacked after being caught driving at 154mph. As reported by the T&A's sister paper The Press at the time, North Yorkshire Police traffic constable
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Reader letter: What is going on with Bradford Live?
SIR - How much longer do we all have to wait for Councillor Alex Ross-Shaw to come clean about the current situation regarding Bradford Live? Also, could he enlighten us to the present position between Bradford Council/Bradford Live and the NEC
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'Classic street-level dealer' caught with cannabis after police stop
A SHIPLEY man stopped by police was found to have a plastic container of drugs in his car, a court heard. Joshua Tate appeared before Bradford Crown Court charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply Class B drugs dating back to
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I’m not cut out for rough and ready travelling
I’M WELL and truly gutted that Race Across the World has come to an end. For the past few weeks I’ve looked forward to Wednesday nights, when I could immerse myself in the world of backpacking, without leaving the comfort of my sofa. The series
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New figures show how many people died on Bradford's roads last year
NEW figures have revealed how many people died on Bradford's roads last year. Provisional statistics from the Department for Transport (DfT) show 379 people were seriously injured on local roads in 2023 - 14 of whom died. In 2022, 13 people
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Dan Moriarty inspires Yorkshire Vikings to victory over Worcestershire
Left-arm spinner Dan Moriarty made life easy for Yorkshire’s star-studded batting line-up with a career best four for 25 as the Vikings brushed Worcestershire aside by eight wickets at Headingley to make a flying start to their Vitality Blast campaign
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Annie Roberts bows out in style as she wins Avenue Shield
Local women’s football has completed its season with the traditional Bank Holiday double-bill of the WRCWFL Shield and Cup Finals at County FA Headquarters in Woodlesford. Bradford (Park Avenue)’s opponents in the morning kick-off were County First
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Reader letter: Clean Air Zone comments are a disgrace
SIR - I have written about this before but this article, 'How much Bradford's Clean Air Zone has made since launching', is as good an example of why you should insist on real names and addresses before anybody can “contribute”. Many of the comments
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England Euro star Cole Palmer's connection with Valley Parade
COLE Palmer is being touted as one of the potential stars of the Euros after a sensational season with Chelsea. The 22-year-old was the top-scoring Englishman in the Premier League with 22 goals – second behind Man City machine Erling Haaland –
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Authority reveals when decision on future of Interchange bus station will be made
A DECISION on the future of Bradford Interchange bus station will be made in September but transport bosses say a temporary station will be in place for 2025 whatever the final decision. And it has been revealed that the closure of the bus station
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Man taken to hospital after being rescued from water by fire crews
FIREFIGHTERS pulled a man out of water in a rescue operation last night. Crews from Bingley, Halifax, Illingworth and Rastrick were called to Copley Lane, Halifax, shortly after 7pm yesterday. The man who was rescued was taken to hospital.
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TEAM NEWS: Bulls man makes the cut for the first time since April as Barrow await
BRADFORD boss Eamon O'Carroll has named his 20-man squad for this Sunday's clash with Barrow Raiders at Bartercard Odsal. Chester Butler is poised to return following an injury sustained in April's defeat at York. Unfortunately for the hosts
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Man's body found at business premises after police receive reports of 'sudden death'
A MAN'S body has been found at business premises in the Bradford district, police have confirmed. The man's body was discovered at Denso Marston on Otley Road, Shipley, this morning. Police said they were called to a report of a "sudden death
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Major coup for Keighley as former Bulls winger touches down at Cougar Park
KEIGHLEY Cougars have announced the signing of Ben Blackmore following his recent departure from Bradford Bulls. He will stay at Cougar Park until the end of the 2024 season. Blackmore was recently released from his contract with Bradford Bulls
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Disqualified driver claimed car had been stolen when it was involved in a crash
A DISQUALIFIED driver who claimed his car had been stolen after it was involved in a crash has been jailed for eight months. Jahngir Khan, 20, of Burnett Avenue, Bradford, pleaded guilty to committing an act with intent to pervert the course
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Bradford Council set to replace dedicated school buses with train travel
BRADFORD Council bosses are being asked to approve the scrapping of dedicated school buses to Ilkley Grammar School from Menston and Burley-in-Wharfedale. If the proposal is approved, four dedicated school buses will be removed from September 2024
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Shopping centre event will promote volunteering opportunities
BRADFORD residents interested in volunteering are being invited to attend an upcoming event at The Broadway. The event will be held at the shopping centre between 10.30am and 2.30pm on June 4. A spokesperson for The Broadway said: "Come along
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Count me in! Baldwin unveiled as City's fourth signing of the summer
ADEN Baldwin has become City’s fourth summer recruit on an initial two-year deal. The 26-year-old centre half arrives at Valley Parade after leaving Notts County at the end of the season. Baldwin came through the Forest Green academy before
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Fly-tippers would get points on their driving licences under Tory plans
FLY-TIPPERS would get points on their driving licences under new plans put forward by the Conservatives - but the opposition has branded the announcement as "empty words". The worst fly-tipping offenders could even lose their licences and face
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Walks: It's a great time of year to visit Grass Woods in the Dales
RATHER than a short stroll to the River Wharfe this (also short) walk heads out of Upper Grassington. It passes some lovely limestone pavements before descending into the lovely Grass Woods. Do this walk soon whilst the flowers and woodland are
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Police 'increasingly concerned' for 17-year-old boy missing since yesterday morning
POLICE say they are "increasingly concerned" for the welfare of a missing teenager. Wayne Pitts, 17, was last seen shortly in the Little Horton area of Bradford after 6am yesterday. West Yorkshire Police described him as white, 5ft 11in and
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One in 13 young vehicle passengers don't wear a seat belt, study shows
ONE in 13 young front seat vehicle passengers in England don't wear a seat belt, new figures suggest. Department for Transport (DfT) research conducted in autumn last year indicated 8.0 per cent of people estimated to be aged between 14 and 29
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Warning over new TV Licence scam - what to look out for
Households across the country have been warned not to fall victim to a new TV Licence scam circulating through email. The scam email claims that your TV Licence is due to expire in the near future and tries to encourage you to renew through a link
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Can I complain about smoke coming from my neighbour's BBQ?
Summer is the time of year when Brits across the country pull out their trusty BBQ to cook up some tasty treats. However, the smoke from these can become a nuisance, leaving many wondering what the law is regarding this in the UK. If you want
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Motorway slip road reopens after being closed due to crash
A SLIP road was closed on the M62 this morning after an earlier crash. The entry slip road on the westbound stretch of the M62 was shut at junction 25, for Brighouse. Traffic monitoring site Inrix reported the closure was due to a collision
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Former Bantams skipper Flynn set for League Two return
FORMER City skipper Michael Flynn is set to face his old club again next season. Flynn is expected to be named the new manager of Cheltenham, according to a report in Gloucestershire Live. The 43-year-old has been out of football since an eight-month
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The new food festival where Bradford children can dive into cooking classes and more
A NEW food festival designed for children is bringing cooking classes and events to Bradford. There will be a series of activities across the half term as well as the summer, Christmas, and Easter holidays. The celebrations will then culminate
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Part of old bank in town centre can be converted into flats
THE upper floors of an empty town centre bank can be converted into flats after planners gave the scheme the green light. The former Barclays building, on the corner of Otley Road and Kirkgate in Shipley, shut in 2021. The ground floor of the
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Man avoids driving ban as it would affect ability to seek work as MOT tester
A MAN has avoided a driving ban as it would affect his ability to seek work as an MOT tester, among other reasons. Ammer Rahim, 51, of Parkway, in West Bowling, Bradford was sentenced for using a motor vehicle on a road or public place without
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Concern over delays to Manchester Road cycle improvements
A COUNCILLOR has raised concerns that plans to improve a key route into Bradford city centre will not include safe bike lanes. Martyn Bolt, a Kirklees councillor, said Manchester Road was a stretch of Bradford’s road system that he “does not look
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Calls for clarity on Bradford Live continue after key announcement on axed shows
CALLS for clarity on the future of Bradford Live are continuing - after a key announcement over the weekend. On Saturday, the Telegraph & Argus reported that the first two shows announced at Bradford Live had been cancelled. Customers with
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Gym that was used just 860 times in one year is due to close
A TOWN centre gym that costs the taxpayer more than £350 per visit to subsidise is due to close. Bingley Gym is located in the Bingley Pool building next to Myrtle Park. Despite the pool shutting in 2020, the small on-site gym has remained open
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The new place where Incommunities residents can share issues and get help
A BRADFORD housing provider has opened new hubs where residents can speak directly to staff on their doorstep. Two of the planned five hubs from Shipley-based Incommunities have now opened - one in Bradford and the other in Huddersfield - and there
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Salem stalwart describes treble-winning campaign as "beyond comprehension"
TREBLE winners Bradford Salem celebrate their centenary next season and, for most of their 100 years, the Lamb family have featured prominently. For example, Tim, now 82, was a fresh-faced teenager who was part of their Yorkshire Shield winning
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O'Carroll: 'The plan is that simple that I expect everyone to be able to execute it'
EAMON O’Carroll has admitted that it will take him some time to recover from Bradford’s 21-20 loss at Batley Bulldogs on Sunday. The Bulls fell to a shock defeat in the dying seconds of the contest, with Josh Woods nailing a late game-clincher
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Alexander: New boys bring winning mentality to Valley Parade
CITY’S new trio of promotion winners should know how to guide them through any sticky spell next season. Antoni Sarcevic, Neill Byrne and latest recruit Callum Johnson have all arrived at Valley Parade fresh from conquering League Two. And