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England and Yorkshire superstar Joe Root receives MBE at Windsor Castle
Yorkshire and England star Joe Root has finally received his MBE for services to cricket. The 33-year-old had previously been handed the award as part of the 2020 New Year’s Honours list, but was unable to collect it later that year as planned
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Bradford duo get huge boost as title rivals lose star man to Derbyshire
ALONG WITH Bradford duo Jer Lane and Woodlands, as well as Townville, New Farnley are among the front-runners to win the Gordon Rigg Bradford Premier League Premier Division this season. But they have suffered a major blow thanks to the unexpected
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Four fascinating tales of City releases as big names left waiting after BD8 exit
AS it stands, of all the players released by the Bantams this summer, only young goalkeeper Heath Richardson and former first team full back Finn Cousin-Dawson have found themselves a new club yet. Richardson has returned to Northern Premier League
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Bulls and Wakefield take part in "modified format fixture" at Belle Vue
Bradford Bulls’ scholarship side headed to Belle Vue last night to face Wakefield Trinity in a modified format fixture. The evening did not feature the traditional two 40-minute halves and instead saw three 30-minute games being played, with 10
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Bulls set to be aiming for June Wembley date again after just falling short
THE AB Sundecks 1895 Cup looks set to keep its new format for next year, with the RFL confirming that ‘Challenge Cup Finals Day’ will take place at the start of June once again in 2025. The 1895 Cup competitions in 2022 and 2023 had only been competed
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Bantams keeper Walker not fazed by new-look defence as experience comes in handy
BANTAMS goalkeeper Sam Walker will have something of a new-look defence in front of him next season, with three of the club’s four summer signings so far, Aden Baldwin, Callum Johnson and Neill Byrne vying for a start in the backline. That cohesion
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Marie Curie in running to become Morrisons' Charity of the Year
EAGLE-EYED people of Bradford may spot mobile billboards travelling through their city this week as a special Marie Curie van takes to the streets in the hope of catching the attention of local Morrisons staff to secure their vote for the supermarket
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Police appeal after horse, Range Rover, and almost 1,000 litres of fuel stolen
POLICE have launched an appeal after a horse, Range Rover, and almost 1,000 litres of fuel were stolen in separate crimes across West Yorkshire. West Yorkshire Police's Wildlife & Rural Crime Team posted its crime report for the week ending June
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Huge delays on motorway after two-car crash on exit slip-road near Bradford
THERE were huge delays on a motorway this evening after a two-car crash on an exit slip-road near Bradford. West Yorkshire Police was called to reports of a collision on the junction 26 (M606, Chain Bar) exit slip-road of the M62 westbound carriageway
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New video shows 'frightening' moment ferocious flames burst from shop
A NEW video has emerged that shows the "frightening" moment ferocious flames burst from a shop and emergency crews arriving at the scene to tackle the blaze. West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (WYFRS) was first called to a building on fire in
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Repairs to storm-damaged city centre road to begin next week
REPAIRS to a Bradford road following a storm will get underway next week, Bradford Council has said. Damage was caused to the highway surfacing on Vicar Lane, in the city centre, during torrential downpours on May 6. In an update, the council
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Road closed following collision between car and motorbike
EMERGENCY services are at the scene of a collision between a car and a motorbike on the road between Gargrave and Broughton, near Skipton. Police are asking motorists to avoid Church Street, which comes off the A59 at Broughton, and goes to Gargrave
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Owner speaks of scary moment 'extreme smoke' filled shop amid large fire next door
LATEST NEWS: New video shows 'frightening' moment ferocious flames burst from shop AN owner has spoken of his shock after plumes of smoke filled his Bradford shop following a huge fire at a neighbouring business. Crews from across West Yorkshire
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Delight as new sensory room opens at the LIFE church in Bradford
THERE was delight as a new sensory room opened at the LIFE Church in Bradford. The new facility aims to help children improve their communication skills, memory, and comprehension. Former Leeds United footballer Leigh Bromby cuts the ribbon
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Acclaimed singers/musicians heading to Glusburn as part of UK tours
TWO highly-acclaimed musicians and singers are heading to the area next year as part of UK tours. Indie rocker John Power – and Mike Peters, lead singer of rock band The Alarm – will both perform at Glusburn Institute Community and Arts Centre.
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Police want to speak to man in connection with burglary after Mercedes taken
POLICE have launched an appeal to find a man they want to speak to in connection with a burglary. The appeal comes after a white Mercedes A200 was taken in a residential burglary in late May. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "
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Photographs show huge emergency response as fire breaks out on Leeds Road
FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a huge blaze on Leeds Road this afternoon. The fire, at Heaton Motor Factors, broke out at around lunchtime, sending thick plumes of smoke into the air. An aerial ladder is at the scene and Leeds Road is closed as
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Explosions heard as huge fire breaks out at shop on Leeds Road
2:43pm People urged to avoid the area ⚠️Cordon in place at junction of Leeds Rd/Killinghall Rd and Leeds Rd/Thornbury
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Work gets underway on Bolton Abbey's much-loved stepping stones
THE much-loved stepping stones river crossing at Bolton Abbey is in the process of being restored and repaired, and will re-open later in the year, says the estate. Multiple storms since 2022 have resulted in the loss of around a dozen of the 57
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Appeal to trace relatives after death of man at Airedale Hospital
HELP is being sought to trace relatives of a man who died at Airedale Hospital last month. Kevin Roberts, who was 66 and from Bingley, died from natural causes on May 23. Relatives or anyone with information is asked to contact the bereavement
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Dramatic scenes and 'mayhem' as firefighters tackle blaze on Leeds Road
Explosions have been heard as firefighters tackle a huge fire in a shop that appears to be spreading to nearby buildings. Dramatic footage has emerged of the blaze on a major Bradford road, with emergency services heard telling the public to "get
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Former champions Saltaire ease relegation fears as Thackley give leaders scare
SALTAIRE, winners of the Aire-Wharfe League as recently as 2021, have notched a vital victory to take them away from the Premier Division relegation zone. They were at newly-promoted Steeton, who could only make 125 after choosing to bat, with
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Bowling Baptists blast way to summit but Meths cooked in blow to title chances
BOWLING Baptists are the new leaders of Division Two in the Timothy Taylor’s Craven League after triumphing in a top-of-the-table clash at Scotchman Road. They scored 216 after winning the toss and then dismissed former front-runners Silsden for
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Leisure centre to get £360,000 replacement roof
A leisure centre will have its ageing roof replaced after a £360,000 contract was approved. The upgrade will be carried out over the summer at Aireborough Leisure Centre after the contract was put out to tender by Leeds City Council. Aspect
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Your questions answered about NEC Group as building work on Bradford Live nears end
OUR readers have been asking plenty of questions about the NEC Group's involvement with Bradford Live over the last few months. Amid ongoing silence from the NEC Group, many people want to know if the company is still attached to the multi-million
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Finishing touches being made to new Broadway store set to open later this week
THE finishing touches are being made to a store set to open in The Broadway later this week. Earlier this year, HMV announced it would be moving its unit in the shopping centre from opposite the old Debenhams to next to H&M. The music and
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Early-order batters lead Thornton to victory in Halifax League match
ENCO Halifax League Premier Division leaders Thornton were indebted to early-order batters Jordan Croft, Max Rawson and Josh Hutchinson at Luddendenfoot, Croft made 42, Rawson 55 and Hutchinson 72 after Thornton had been asked to bat, finishing on
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Longest-serving volunteer at Age UK in Bradford tells of her love for her role
AGE UK Bradford District's longest-serving volunteer has told of her love for her role. Shazia Amin joined Age UK Bradford District in 2003 after moving to the area. Following the loss of her father-in-law, she moved out of a multi-generational
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Alfresco dining? 'Beautiful' West Yorkshire restaurant among UK's best outdoors
In the mood for an alfresco setting? A ‘beautiful’ West Yorkshire eatery nestled in a country inn has been revealed as one of OpenTable’s top 100 restaurants for outdoor dining in 2024. Shibden Mill Inn is no stranger when it comes to being highlighted
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Reader letter: 'Soldiers who made ultimate sacrifices must be turning in graves'
SIR - Rishi Sunak, on October 25, 2022 outside 10 Downing Street, said: "This Government will have integrity, professionalism and accountability at every level.” Unfortunately ever since than he has been peddling falsehood. No better than his predecessors
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Exciting new destination added to Leeds Bradford Airport routes
A NEW destination has been added to Leeds Bradford Airport's routes. The Yeadon-based airport will be putting on flights to Switzerland city Geneva from January 18, 2025. The EasyJet route will last for six weeks, according to a post on Leeds
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Tribute is paid after popular retired GP dies aged 66
TRIBUTE has been paid to a retired GP who has died after a long battle with a brain tumour. Dr Jim Hodgson died with his wife Verity and daughters Amelia and Grace at his side. He was 66. Born at Billingham on Teesside, Dr Hodgson studied at
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Fire at Bradford property thought to be 'deliberate'
A FIRE at a Bradford property is thought to have been started deliberately, emergency services have said. Firefighters were scrambled to Bowling Hall Road at around 12pm on Tuesday. Three fire engines were in attendance and four firefighters
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Motorbike seized on Bradford estate thanks to community intelligence
A MOTORBIKE was seized by police thanks to community intelligence. West Yorkshire Police's Operation Steerside Team - which has been dedicated to tackling dangerous and anti-social driving since 2016 - attended Reevy Road West in the south of
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Reader letter: 'Ploughing on regardless with yet another questionable decision'
SIR - I am sure that most people, both residents and visitors to the town, were delighted when the Public Space Protection Order was implemented around the Ilkley Riverside area in May 2021, as evidenced by the 82per cent of supportive respondents
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'It's about paying attention, not just waiting to speak': How to be a good listener
I OFTEN talk about phrases which get bandied around, that are not particularly helpful. Here’s one I do like: ‘A good listener is never without friends.’ Whether it’s a friend struggling with work stress or a colleague facing a difficult personal
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What British plants and flowers are the most poisonous to humans?
With the spring and summer upon us, many will be looking to get out and enjoy Britain's great outdoors. However, there a number of plants and flowers native to the UK and Ireland that are poisonous to humans and pets. If you're interested in
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Land including long empty church to go under the hammer at auction
A PLOT of land that includes an empty church will go under the hammer at a property auction next week. The Church of Christ the King, between the Leeds Liverpool Canal and Bradford Road in Sandbeds, has been empty since 2006 – when it shut as part
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Cupra Leon shows its qualities during family holiday
A HOLIDAY in the West Country provided the ideal chance to drive my long-term test car in a variety of situations – and it didn’t disappoint. In the months since the Cupra Leon arrived outside my house, it has impressed in a big way, never more
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Footpath boosts access to 'attractive countryside' in rural part of Bradford district
A NEW permissive footpath in a rural corner of the Bradford district has finally been completed following delays caused by the wet winter and spring. A permissive footpath is a route which the landowner permits the public to use, with the intention
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Tributes paid after 'fun, beautiful, bright and popular' youngster dies suddenly
TRIBUTES have been paid to a "fun, beautiful, bright and popular" youngster from Bradford after she suddenly died. Ruby Morris, who lived on the Thorpe Edge estate, sadly passed away at the age of nine on May 21. Her aunt, Louise O'Neill,
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Man admits dangerous driving and possession of heroin and crack cocaine
A man is to be sentenced after admitting an offence of dangerous driving. Amir Khan, 30, also pleaded guilty to possessing heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply. The offences took place in Burnley on November 14, 2021, with the dangerous
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Teen driver who led police on chase was 'trying to impress lady friend'
A TEENAGE driver who led police on an eight-minute late-night chase through narrow residential streets has been described as “a very stupid man” by a judge at Bradford Crown Court. The court heard how Azan Hussain was showing off to a female passenger
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Fire damaged structures on busy road can be demolished - Council concludes
BRADFORD Council have given the green light for a fire damaged structure on a major road to be demolished. A building known as Consortium House and a stretch of wall that was once part of the Associated Waste Management site on Valley Road, Shipley
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Family chippy in Bradford has people from Canada and Australia among its customers
A FAMILY chippy where people come from far-away parts of the world to taste their delights is “over the moon” to be recognised as one of the best. Peel Park Fisheries, in Bolton Lane, has been in the hands of the same family for 65 years and is
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Plan for new EV charging station hits stumbling block
PLANS for a new EV charging station in an inner-city Bradford area have hit a major stumbling block. Zest, which provides charging infrastructure across the UK, had planned to turn an area off Legrams Lane into a five space EV charging station
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Bulls to show Toulouse away game in exclusive live screening at Odsal
BRADFORD Bulls have confirmed that they have received permission from Toulouse Olympique and Rugby League Commercial to host an exclusive live screening of their Round 14 Betfred Championship clash in the South of France. Bulls’ league game with
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Residents' concern over battery storage site plans
WORRIED residents are fighting proposals for a battery energy storage site to be developed in their area, citing concerns over safety, noise and loss of green space. Although no planning application has yet been put into Calderdale Council, the
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Bradford artist creates unique painting of King and Queen
A RELATIVE of Zayn Malik has created a unique oil painting of the King and Queen. Local artist Simone Malik has drawn the fun imagery of the monarch and his wife Camilla. Simone is a huge Royal Family fan, having produced work depicting King
