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Bantams require 'referee chaperone' ahead of new season
BRADFORD City have announced they are recruiting for a number of matchday roles, with one in particular catching the eye. They are on the lookout for a matchday officials chaperone, allowing one individual to get up close and personal with the
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Former Bulls ace finally gets paid by Featherstone after months of battling
DANE Chisholm’s legal wrangle with Featherstone Rovers appears to finally be over. The former Bradford Bulls and Keighley Cougars ace was one of several players, along with the likes of Marc Kheirallah, that have been fighting to be paid money
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Bulls run not 'three and easy' as O'Carroll targets June as pivotal block
RATHER than deliver the tired old cliché about needing to take the season a game at time, Bulls head coach Eamon O’Carroll admits he has specifically targeted the next three Betfred Championship fixtures as one block for his team to show him what they
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Inspirational Bradfordians recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list
PEOPLE from Bradford are among those recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list. Shamza Butt, 20, was the youngest recipient. She received a British Empire Medal for her work at the voluntary development programme National Citizen Service
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Alison Lowe confirmed as Deputy Mayor of West Yorkshire for four more years
A PANEL has unanimously decided to re-appoint West Yorkshire's Deputy Mayor for another four years. Alison Lowe will continue to serve as Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, a role she held throughout Tracy Brabin’s first term in office. Ms
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Police appeal for help to locate two missing boys
POLICE are appealing for help to locate two missing boys from West Yorkshire. West Yorkshire Police launched an appeal to find Yousef and Muhammad Ahmad, who were last seen in the Liversedge area at 8.20am today. Yousef is described as being
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Princess of Wales to join royal family at Trooping the Colour
THE Princess of Wales has said she is making “good progress” in her cancer treatment and announced she will join the royal family at Trooping the Colour. Kate issued a candid statement outlining her personal cancer journey and said she is experiencing
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Reader letter: Implications of ageing society must not be ignored
SIR - The Conservative manifesto’s commitment to encourage the building of housing for older people is good to see but detail is needed on how they’d do it. Labour’s promise to reform planning rules to build 1.5 million more homes is also positive
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Ignore costly gifts on Father's Day - clean dad’s car instead
SO WHAT makes a dad feel valued these days? How about asking how his day has been? Sending your love on a greetings card? The odd beer or two when you’re old enough to drink? No, none of the above. I will tell you what, apparently, makes
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Group warns of 'considerable' amount of Spice overdoses in Bradford recently
A DRUG and alcohol support service has warned of a "considerable" amount of Spice overdoses in Bradford recently. New Vision Bradford, a partnership between national and local charities that provides drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services
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Police appeal after man injured in fight near White Rose Shopping Centre
Police are appealing for help to identify four people they want to speak to about a fight near the White Rose Shopping Centre where a man received serious injuries. The incident happened in Ring Road, Beeston, next to the Leeds shopping centre
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Supermarkets Aldi, Asda, and Morrisons pull sandwiches amid E.coli contamination
A major food manufacturer is recalling sandwiches, wraps and salads sold in major UK supermarkets because of a potential link to an E.coli outbreak. The outbreak has seen a number of people across the UK in hospital and now officials said the move
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Multi-vehicle crash on M62 causes 90-minute delays and six-mile long queues
MOTORISTS are facing 90 minutes delays with queues six miles long after a multi-vehicle crash on the M62 this afternoon. Two lanes are shut after the crash on the M62 westbound near junction 23 New Hey Road (Huddersfield). A spokesperson for
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Eamon O'Carroll pledges loyalty to Bulls by signing contract extension at Odsal
Bradford Bulls have announced that head coach Eamon O’Carroll has signed a one-year contract extension – to commit his future to the club until the end of the 2027 season. The 37-year-old signed an initial three-year deal as head coach prior to
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'White van man' vehicle seized in Bradford for having no tax or insurance
A 'WHITE van man' has been left without transport after the police in Bradford seized his vehicle following two alleged offences. The van was seized on Bowling Back Lane by police officers from the Steerside Enforcement Team after the vehicle was
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TEAM NEWS: Delight for Bulls as they welcome back key trio ahead of Whitehaven trip
BRADFORD boss Eamon O'Carroll has named his 20-man Squad for Sunday's trip to the Ortus Rec to tackle Whitehaven RLFC. Daniel Smith, Sam Hallas and Jorge Taufua are all poised to return following their respective injury lay-offs meaning the Bulls
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Banned drug-driver hasn't used cannabis since partner gave him ultimatum, court told
A BANNED motorist made the mistake of getting behind the wheel after his driver was unable to go on because of a migraine, a court heard. John Boulton was parked in a Iveco flat-bed truck at the Asda petrol station in Station Road, Cross Hills,
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New recruit Edward the Police Horse joins ranks of the force's Mounted Section
A NEW recruit has joined the ranks of West Yorkshire Police. A new Police Horse is proving popular with officers in the Mounted Section of the force. Five-year-old Edward, who measures in at 17 hands high, is the latest police recruit.
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Transport bosses issue new statement on reopening of landslip-hit railway line
A RAILWAY line in the Bradford district - which was forced to close due to a landslip - is still on course to reopen at the end of this month, according to transport bosses. Cracks emerged in an embankment close to Baildon's railway station in
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Queues stretch back outside The Broadway as new store opens
QUEUES stretched back outside The Broadway this morning as a new store in the shopping centre opened. People of all ages were eager to see inside the Bradford city centre's relocated HMV - next to the H&M. Inside the new store (Image:
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A teenager from Little Horton area of Bradford has been found safe and well
A MISSING teenage boy from Bradford has been found safe and well. Enzo Ellis, 17, who is from the Little Horton area of the city and was last seen at 10:30am this morning (Friday), has now been found. "Enzo Ellis has been located safe and well
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New signage on Bradford 'architectural masterpiece' is approved
ONE of the country’s grandest book shops can get new signage in a bid to “improve visibility” for the store. The Bradford branch of Waterstones is based in the Grade I listed Wool Exchange – one of Yorkshire’s most impressive heritage buildings
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Woman rushed to hospital after being trapped in flipped car
A WOMAN was rushed to hospital after being trapped in a car that flipped over. West Yorkshire Yorkshire Police and Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) were called to a crash involving one vehicle on Halifax Road, in Hipperholme at 9.56am this morning
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Police hunting convicted killer with links to Bradford who has history of knife crime
POLICE are hunting for a convicted killer with links to Bradford who is wanted on recall to prison. Lancashire Police said Jacqueline Chesson, 64, is missing from Preston and also wanted for prison recall. She has links to South Shields and
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Happy Halliday signs new deal at City as he says staying put was a 'no-brainer'
Bradford City have announced that Brad Halliday has signed a new deal with the club, keeping the defender at Valley Parade until at least the summer of 2026. Making 104 appearances in claret and amber since his City debut, Halliday’s 2023/24 season
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'Bradford Live certainly will open as an entertainment venue - and it looks amazing'
A DIRECTOR of Bradford Live has said the building "certainly will" open as an entertainment venue. Chris Morrell spoke to the Telegraph & Argus this week as the "finishing touches" are applied to Bradford Live, which he described as looking "spectacular
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Passengers urged to check before they travel ahead of weekday rail upgrades
TRAIN passengers are being reminded to check before they travel ahead of upcoming weekday rail upgrades. Changes to weekday train services between Huddersfield, Dewsbury and Leeds will be in place from June 24 to July 20, according to Network Rail
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Bradford Council issues stark warning ahead of Euro 2024 football tournament
BRADFORD Council is supporting a campaign highlighting the dangers of driving the morning after drinking alcohol - as Euro 2024 kicks off. The Morning After Euro 2024 initiative urges motorists to familiarise themselves with how long it takes for
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Bradford's bareknuckle star produces devastating knockout to claim victory
BRADFORD fighter Alex Wilson produced one of the knockouts of the year on a big night of bareknuckle boxing. Wilson admitted he had a point to prove on his return to promoters BKB TM in front of a sell-out crowd of 3,000 at the O2 Arena on June
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'Check your change': Your £2 coin could be worth £500 - how to spot
Experts have urged everyone to check their change and look for a rare £2 coin that could be worth a small fortune. The rare coin, which has been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation and features an error that makes it
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Happy Valley star joins runners to raise record amount for children's hospice
A FUNDRAISING run has brought in nearly £50,000 for a hospice which helps families across the Bradford district. More than 1,000 participants took part in the Forget Me Not Children's Hospice Colour Run at Greenhead Park in Huddersfield last Saturday
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BBC to broadcast final interview with Dr Michael Mosley today
Two TV specials remembering beloved TV doctor Michael Mosley will air on the BBC tonight, following his death on holiday in Greece, the BBC has confirmed. The broadcaster and columnist died of natural causes last week after he went missing on the
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Bulls bring in Brisbane ace whose 'best mate' already plays for the club
Bradford Bulls have announced the signing of Brisbane Tigers three-quarter Max Lehmann on a deal until the end of the season – subject to international clearance. The 24-year-old joins from the Queensland Cup outfit where he has scored 16 tries
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Nine-time Grammy award winner performs at 'crazy beautiful' Piece Hall
A NINE-TIME Grammy award winner made fans happy by bringing her hit-packed set to West Yorkshire. Sheryl Crow was the second act to perform as part of the Live at The Piece Hall 2024 summer schedule last night. The chart-topping singer-songwriter
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Cuppa Hope - pop-cafe in Bradford offers tea and conversation with refugees
SOME of the best chats are over a cup of tea. This week, a new pop-cafe in Bradford offers the chance to start up a conversation about what it means to be forced to flee your home, and hear stories of refugees who have done just that. UK for UNHCR
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Armed police were called as man threatened officers with machete
Armed police had to be called to a canal boat to tackle a man who was threatening other officers by swinging a machete, a court heard. Joshua Bentley brandished two further knives and had to be restrained using Parva spray before he could be arrested
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Improved and refurbished Spen Valley Greenway is reopened
The newly refurbished Spen Valley Greenway has been reopened with better access for people using wheelchairs and buggies. The charity Sustrans worked with Bradford and Kirklees Councils to upgrade access and surfacing on a 2.5 mile section of the
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Mini market's licence revoked after counterfeit cigarettes found on sale
COUNCILLORS have stripped a Manningham shop of its alcohol licence after hearing counterfeit cigarettes were found on sale. Aro Mini Market, formerly Lein Mini Market, had its licence reviewed on Thursday morning following a request from West Yorkshire
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Series of events to be held in Bradford to mark Refugee Week
REFUGEE week will be marked in Bradford by events including film screenings and arts trails. Every year during national Refugee Week, Bradford district celebrates being a place of welcome for people and recognises the contributions they make to
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Eccleshill boss thrilled to be crowned World Cup winner with England Veterans
ECCLESHILL United boss Lee Elam has helped England Veterans to their 7th Seniors World Cup after they defeated New Zealand 1-0 in last Saturday’s final. The Three Lions overcame Australia, Vietnam and Thailand in the group stage to book their semi-final
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The Bradford chippy where 'customers enter as strangers and leave as friends'
A BRADFORD fish and chip shop where "customers enter as strangers and leave as friends" is competing to be named T&A's Best Chippy. Chapel Fisheries (McKinleys) in Queensbury is one of 10 fish and chip shops hoping to win the competition.
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Young Bradford kart racer making waves on the national scene
A Bradford youngster is continuing to make waves in the karting scene. Finley Buck, 15, only started kart racing five years ago, but he’s already making a name for himself at national level. Most recently, May 18, he finished 5th out of 34
