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Concerns grow for 43-year-old man missing for nearly two weeks
POLICE are appealing for information to find a missing man. Nicholas Wojdylo, 43, was last seen at the York House Hostel in Bradford nearly two weeks ago and has not been seen since. West Yorkshire Police described him as white, 5ft 11in tall
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Man arrested after police swoop on residential street
A MAN has been arrested after police swooped on a residential street this morning. West Yorkshire Police said officers attended a property in Bramley, just before 9.10am over alleged domestic-related and firearms offences. A 42-year-old man
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Police officer sentenced for sharing images on WhatsApp supporting Hamas
A POLICE officer has been sentenced for sharing images on WhatsApp which showed support for Hamas. Mohammed Adil, 26, from Bradford, pleaded guilty to sharing two images and associated text showing support for Hamas when he appeared at Westminster
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Police release CCTV image of man they want to speak to after alleged sex offence
POLICE have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with an alleged sexual offence. West Yorkshire Police said a young girl was reportedly approached by a man in a grassed area off Conway Crescent, Batley, in June last
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Bradford Bulls women suffer huge 62-0 home defeat
BRADFORD Bulls women suffered a huge 62-0 defeat at home to league-leaders Leigh Leopards this past weekend. Bradford were unable to repeat the men's success, a 36-24 win over Barrow Raiders, when they followed them at Odsal on Sunday evening.
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Six members of gang jailed for industrial-scale cannabis production
SIX members of an organised crime group (OCG) responsible for the industrial-scale production and supply of cannabis in North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire have been sentenced to a combined total of 34 years in prison. The six men were convicted
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Carers' Resource charity pays tribute to its volunteers
A CHARITY which supports unpaid carers across the Bradford district has paid tribute to its volunteers. Carers' Resource says its team of around 140 volunteer supporters plays a "vital" role in the organisation – which covers Bradford and Craven
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Taxi and van involved in crash on road in Keighley
TWO vehicles were involved in a crash in Keighley this afternoon. The crash, which reportedly involved a taxi and a van, happened just before 12.30pm on Oakworth Road in the town, near the junction with Lawnswood Road. A spokesperson for West
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Classy Clee stars in wonderful Woodlands win
IT WAS a situation that was tailor-made for Tom Clee. Woodlands, who had been sent in at home to Barnard Castle in their Group One semi-final, were 152-3 in the 24th over when the all-rounder came to the crease. Some 16.4 overs later the powerfully-built
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Bradford women are honoured in British Asian Women's Awards 2024
THREE Bradford women have been recognised in the first British Asian Women's Awards 2024. The winners were announced at an elegant ceremony held at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Birmingham on Saturday. Naz Shah, Labour's parliamentary candidate for
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Bradford city centre bank remains closed after red paint protest attack
A BRADFORD city centre bank will remain closed for the next few days after it was splashed with red paint in a pro-Palestine protest. The incident, at Barclays on Market Street, happened in the early hours of Monday morning. Palestine Action
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How to watch first 2024 General Election debate between Sunak and Starmer
A head-to-head debate will be taking place between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer with a month to go before the General Election in July. The Prime Minister and Labour leader will be debating live in front of a studio audience which ITV News presenter
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Police seek man who failed to answer bail in connection with drugs arrest
POLICE are asking for help to locate a man who failed to answer bail in connection with a drugs arrest. Kenvin Vata, 23, was arrested on suspicion of production of a Class B drug following the execution of a warrant at a property in Brighouse in
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Audi R8 supercar bows out in top form
As production of the legendary R8 comes to an end, it would have been a shame to let the moment slip by without one final fling in Audi’s last petrol-engined supercar. Without doubt, this flagship sports car is bowing out at the top of its game
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'My life feels so dark and empty': Families of murdered men speak of devastation
A COURT has heard powerful statements from the families of two young men who died following a town centre stabbing. Rashane Douglas, 19, is today being sentenced at Bradford Crown Court for the murders of Joshua Clark and Haidar Shah in Halifax
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Man banned for three years after assault on female steward at Leeds United match
A MAN who assaulted a female steward at a Leeds United football match has been given a three-year football banning order. Carl O’Brien, 51, was made subject of the order, given a suspended jail sentence, fine, as well as a requirement to do unpaid
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Riverfront development with permission for 100 apartments, gym and rooftop terrace
A RIVERFRONT development opportunity – with planning permission for 100 apartments, a gym, and a rooftop terrace - is being marketed. The 1.18-acre site is near Brighouse town centre, at the junction of Birds Royd Lane and the A641 Huddersfield
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Rashane Douglas sentenced to life with minimum 28 years for murder
4:51pm Keep an eye out here for any further stories on this. 4:51pm
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Fire at scrapyard treated as arson as police investigation continues
Police are treating a fire at a scrapyard in Liversedge as arson. Emergency services were called to reports of a fire at the site on Headlands Road shortly after 6pm on Monday. Footage circulating on social media shows a plume of smoke in the
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What destinations do TUI fly to from Leeds Bradford Airport? Grab your passports
From Jet2, easyJet and Ryanair, there are plenty of airlines that fly from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA). But if you’re looking to fly with a particular airline, you might be wondering what destinations TUI flies to. Whether you’re planning
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Man arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after woman seriously injured in crash
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a woman suffered serious injuries in a crash in Bradford in the early hours of this morning. Emergency services were scrambled to the scene just after midnight at the junction of Great
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Motorway route leading to Manchester Airport to be closed for works
Roadworks on carriageways heading towards Manchester Airport will begin next month. Resurfacing of slip roads and replacement of markings will take place on the M56 between Junction 5 and 6. As a result some full road closures will be put in
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'We must still dare to dream' - Rob Burrow's final poignant message
ROB Burrow said “we must still dare to dream” in his final, poignant message to the world. The ex-rugby league player died aged 41 after a four-and-a-half-year battle with motor neurone disease (MND). The father of three urged people to “be
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Ferrari 328 GTS and Jaguar SS among star attractions at car show
A DAZZLING array of classic and vintage vehicles, and gleaming supercars drew the crowds to Skipton at the weekend. Skipton Car Show on Sunday was once again blessed with a sunny and warm day with hundreds of people enjoying a great day out - whether
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Person rushed to hospital after sustaining head injuries in Bradford crash
A person has been left with head injuries after an early morning crash in the Great Horton area of Bradford. Emergency services were scrambled to the scene on Gathorne Street, just off Great Horton Road, at 12.13am today (Tuesday, June 4).
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Brew York IPA sold at Morrisons and more recalled due to exploding cans
A popular York IPA has been recalled from shelves on a precautionary basis due to reports of cans exploding. Brew York is recalling its Juice Forsyth IPA, which is sold at stores including Morrisons, following the reports that cans have exploded
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Long delays on M62 after early morning crash
DRIVERS are facing traffic delays on the M62 following a crash earlier this morning. Earlier traffic alerts reported that a westbound carriageway of the M62 was partially blocked between junctions 22 (Rishworth Moor) and 23 (New Hey Road, Huddersfield
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Bus canopy in heart of Bradford city centre being taken down amid transformation
The latest works to create a new, stunning green space in Bradford city centre have begun. The bus canopy on Hall Ings is being taken apart as part of the wider transformation works. Norfolk Gardens is going to be expanded to create a major
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Youth ‘wildly’ swung machete at police officers hitting one and just missing another
A YOUTH “wildly and violently” swung a machete at police officers, hitting one and missing another by just inches. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons relating to his age, pleaded guilty to four offences at Leeds Magistrates’ Court
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Village event that began over a pint in the 1970 is back for its 46th year
A POPULAR annual event which over the years has raised more than £450,000 for charity is back. The 46th Oxenhope Straw Race takes place on Sunday, July 7. Participating two-strong teams, or larger combined teams, many in fancy dress, carry
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'Community spirit' important for Bradford T&A Best Chippy 2024 finalist
A BRADFORD fish and chip shop which takes pride in being part of its community is one of ten finalists for the T&A’s Best Chippy 2024. The T&A received 2,237 nominations for the competition through our online voting platform. The list has
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Inside the new state-of-the-art centre for nursing and midwifery students in Bradford
A state-of-the-art centre for nursing and midwifery students is set to open in one of Bradford’s former textile mills. The University of Bolton will be opening the Satellite Centre at Lister Mill in late June. The new teaching centre features
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Bingley diver's LA dream not confidential as she openly targets 2028 Olympics
DUE to a crop of injuries, Paris 2024 may have come a bit too early for Bingley diver Elizabeth Powley, but the 19-year-old has certainly set her sights on the 2028 Olympics, when the multi-sports extravaganza returns to Los Angeles for a third time
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Yorkshire bounce back from Foxes flop to smash Steelbacks
YORKSHIRE endured a mixed bag of results at the weekend, but the upshot is that they have won two of their opening three Vitality Blast North Group games. The Vikings had started their T20 campaign strongly with an eight-wicket win over Worcestershire
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Avenue skipper Odunston in emotional goodbye after three years at club
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) have suffered a real blow ahead of the upcoming season, with popular skipper Lucas Odunston deciding to leave the club. The young right back, just 23, stepped up in the absence of the injured Mitch Lund to lead the team for
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Bantams forward Kavanagh set to do battle for Ireland against England
Calum Kavanagh has been called up to represent Republic of Ireland Under-21s for their upcoming friendlies against Croatia and England. The 20-year-old forward joins up with his international teammates today ahead of Friday's trip to Zagreb to