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Bradford pool ace struggles in hometown but Keighley star Dad catches eye
BRADFORD pool ace Karl Boyes was playing at the Ultimate Pool Pro Series in Blackpool over the weekend, alongside Keighley pair Arfan Dad and Chris Melling. Only Dad made much of an impression in event five, which took place first. While Melling
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Toney treble and Konsa's breakthrough day: England aces battle with the Bantams
WE'VE probably milked the fact Jordan Pickford once spent just over half-a-season with the Bantams a decade ago enough by now. And Simon Parker regaled readers a few weeks ago of how Cole Palmer's Manchester City debut came against the Bantams
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Cougars stalwart Stead calls it a day after three spells with Keighley
Keighley Cougars have announced that Ben Stead has announced his retirement from professional rugby league with immediate effect, marking the end of a notable career. Known for his versatility on the field, Stead has been a fixture in the local
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O'Carroll planning Bulls legacy as bonded Bradford step up to a man
Eamon O’Carroll insists he wants to build something of a legacy with Bradford Bulls, with the head coach admitting he has jumped around too much for his liking in his career so far. The 37-year-old ended his playing career with Widnes in 2017,
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Bantams new boy enjoys successes but aims to halt nomadic career so far
CALLUM Johnson has had a relatively successful career so far, having won promotion from League Two with Accrington and Mansfield, playing a key role in both successes. But the right back’s footballing existence has been a fairly nomadic one too
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When the 'more summer-like' conditions are expected in Bradford
BRADFORD is set to get hotter later this week as “more summer-like” conditions are expected, according to the Met Office. It comes after temperatures so far this month have been a few degrees below their seasonal average. The UK experienced
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'I've poured my heart and soul into this': Strictly judge to perform in Bradford
CRAIG Revel Horwood will be showcasing his debut solo album in a 'Fab-U-Lous' show at St George's Hall. The Strictly Come Dancing judge has announced he is to release a solo album this autumn, ahead of a 53-date UK tour. The album - titled
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Work on 'biggest development in Bradford district' is yet to begin
A DEVELOPMENT once described as one of the biggest regeneration schemes in the district is yet to begin - despite getting the green light almost three years ago. But the organisation behind the plans says it is still “committed to delivering the
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Two arrests made after report of fight involving machete in Bradford
TWO males were arrested after police attended reports of a fight involving machetes in Bradford. Officers were called out to Carr Bottom Road in Bankfoot on Friday. When they got there, two suspects ran away. Police have recovered a machete
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Woman with links to Bradford and wanted on recall to prison has been found
A WOMAN with links to Bradford and wanted on recall to prison has been found, police have confirmed. An appeal was circulated to trace Jacqueline Chesson, 64, who was missing from Preston and also wanted for prison recall. In an update, Lancashire
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Bradfordians enjoying Euros in Germany including family attending first tournament
FOOTBALL fans from across Bradford are out in Germany supporting England at Euro 2024. Gareth Southgate’s men secured a 1-0 victory against Serbia last night in their first group game, thanks to a 13-minute sublime diving header from golden boy
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Your chance to buy piece of paradise as stunning woodland goes on market
A TRANQUIL 2.5 acre stretch of woodland and grazing land is for sale. The land at Nesfield near Ilkley is on the market for offers over £50,000. The site, which runs alongside Gill Lane, is being marketed by leading Yorkshire estate agent,
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Man arrested after fire on boat parked outside house
A MAN has been arrested following a boat fire. Emergency services were called to the scene on Tong Way, Farnley, at around 7pm on Sunday. Dramatic footage on social revealed the boat, which was parked outside a property, was fully engulfed
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Three arrests in police operation targeting Bradford city centre drug supply
TWO men and a woman have been arrested following a police operation targeting drug supply in Bradford city centre. The operation took place in response to concerns raised by residents. The two men and a woman, aged 40, 46 and 28 were arrested
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Major road to reopen after £1.8m landslip repair work
AFTER being closed for more than four months, the A59 at Kex Gill is to reopen this weekend. North Yorkshire Council says landslip repairs - which have cost £1.8million - will be completed ahead of schedule. The road between Skipton and Harrogate
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Man jailed for 'appalling and depraved' sexual assault of teenage girl
A BRADFORD man has been jailed for seven and a half years for sexually assaulting a teenage girl. Andrew Peel, 48, of Pochard Close, Clayton Heights, was sentenced today at Liverpool Crown Court after being found guilty of sexual assault following
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Bradford rail services disrupted as train crews refuse to work during England match
Bradford train passengers faced disruption on Sunday evening as drivers and on-board staff refused to work overtime shifts on the day of England’s opening Euro 2024 football match. LNER, which operates the East Coast Main Line, and Northern, which
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M1 closed both ways after police called to male in distress on bridge
THE M1 was closed both ways this afternoon after police were called to a male in distress on a bridge. The closure was in place between junction 40 and junction 41, near Carr Gate in Wakefield. Police officers and heath service workers attended
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Woman from Bradford youngest person on King's Birthday Honours list
A BRADFORD woman who was the youngest person included in the King’s Birthday Honours list has spoken of her delight. Shamza Butt, 20, received a British Empire Medal for her work at the voluntary development programme National Citizen Service (
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'Cramped' housing plans for inner city yard are refused
NEW housing on a former builder’s yard would be “out of context” and “overdevelopment” – according to planning officers. The plans to build six homes on Chelmsford Yard, off Chelmsford Terrace in Barkerend have been refused by Bradford Council,
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Skip fire which carried 'exposure risks' sees huge emergency services response
A SKIP fire that carried "exposure risks" and saw smoke spread to nearby properties in Bradford saw a huge response from the emergency services. Nearly 10 fire service vehicles were called to the outdoor fire on Guy Street, on the outskirts of
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Review: 'A cracking set of disco floor-fillers': Nile Rodgers and CHIC at Piece Hall
GOOD Times continued at the Piece Hall last night, when the legendary Nile Rodgers & CHIC sprinkled their dancefloor magic across the historic venue. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers delivered a cracking set of floor-fillers to a delighted sold-out
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Strike action by Morrisons' workers suspended as agreement reached
STRIKE action by hundreds of Morrisons’ warehouse and logistics workers has been suspended. Workers for the Bradford-headquartered supermarket in Yorkshire and Cheshire have accepted new terms and conditions, said Unite. The dispute centred
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Suspected HGV fire on the M62 turned out to be 'smoking brake discs'
FIREFIGHTERS were called to the M62 motorway this morning following reports of a HGV fire. Crews from Rastrick Fire Station were called just before 9am today to the westbound carriageway between junction 25 (Brighouse) and junction 24 (Ainley Top
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Licensing officers carry out spot checks on vehicles and at premises
MORE than 50 taxis and scores of off licences across Kirklees were checked by police in a swathe of activity to help keep residents safer. As part of the National Licensing Week, Kirklees Police licencing officers and colleagues from the Dewsbury
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Jer Lane joyous after cracking chase but Undercliffe tank against Townville
With Saturday proving a washout in the Bradford Premier League, with not a single first-team result to speak of, attention turned to the Rigg Bash T20 Group A Cup the following day. And the competition got off to a flying start with some outstanding
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Police issue appeal after burglary at The Crafty Indian in Shipley
POLICE have launched an investigation following a break-in at a restaurant over the weekend. West Yorkshire Police is investigating the burglary at The Crafty Indian, on Bradford Road, Shipley. It's thought to have happened at around 6am on
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Yorkshire suffer double dose of defeat on bruising Blast weekend
Yorkshire’s bright start to their Vitality Blast North Group campaign was checked over the weekend, as they suffered two depressing defeats in three days. On Friday night, Birmingham Bears enjoyed with a comfortable four-wicket victory over the
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Misery for British men at Ilkley but Peniston and Gill get to put things right
QUALIFYING for an ATP Challenger Tour can be a tricky thing as three British men found out yesterday at the Lexus Ilkley Trophy. All of the trio bowed out in the first round - Derbyshire’s Jay Clarke to seventh seed Benjamin Bonzi, Scot Aidan McHugh
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Police reveal more details about cordon in town centre
POLICE have revealed more details about a cordon in a town centre over the weekend. The cordon was in place in Main Street, Bingley on Sunday after the force was called to reports of an assault in the early hours of the morning that day. A
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Woman arrested on suspicion of assault after fight at pub
A WOMAN was arrested on suspicion of assault after police were called to an ongoing fight at a pub. West Yorkshire Police was called to a pub in Victoria Road, Eccleshill at 8.55pm on Sunday to reports of an ongoing altercation. There was a
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Drivers warned fuel prices are 'far higher than they should be'
Fuel retailers have been accused of exploiting the focus on the General Election in order to keep their prices high. The RAC said prices for petrol and diesel in Britain are “far higher than they should be” as wholesale costs have fallen since
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Third company recalls product as it may be contaminated with E. coli
Manufacturer THIS! has become the third company to recall a product as a “precautionary measure” due to possible E. coli contamination. The company has issued a recall notice to customers over its vegan chicken and bacon wrap, which is sold only
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Nile Rodgers and CHIC put on show before sold out crowd at Piece Hall
A SOLD out 6,000 crowd were treated to hit after hit as Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Nile and CHIC delivered an unforgettable performance. It was a night of disco classics as Nile Rodgers and CHIC – plus special guests Sophie Ellis Bextor and Deco
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Yorkshire Three Peaks walker collapses and dies on Penyghent
A WALKER collapsed and died close to the summit of Penyghent early on Saturday morning. The 50-year old male, who was walking the Yorkshire Three Peaks, was given CPR by an off-duty paramedic after collapsing. He was later confirmed dead by air
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How to understand what life is like for kids with a learning disability
EVERYONE is unique and it’s natural for our brains to have differences - this can be known as neurodiversity. Learning Disability Week is from June 17-23 and the NSPCC wants to highlight that we are here for all children and young people who may
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One person trapped in vehicle after three-car crash on busy Bradford road
Emergency services were scrambled to the scene of a major crash in Bradford last night. Fire, police, and ambulance were called at 7.26pm on Sunday to Canal Road after three cars were involved in a collision. It happened near the road's junction
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Emergency services rush to early-hours crash
EMERGENCY services were called to an early-hours crash in Bradford. Police, firefighters, and paramedics scrambled to the scene, on Clayton Road, at 12.30am on Monday. West Yorkshire Police said officers were called to reports of a three-vehicle
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Campaign to fill gap in Bradford's adult care sector launched today
A NEW campaign to try to fill the 1,100 vacancies in adult social care in the Bradford area has been launched today. Bradford Council and Bradford Care Association have joined forces to launch the landmark social care recruitment campaign for a
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Overnight works to start in Bradford city centre - all you need to know
A programme of overnight works is set to get underway in Bradford tonight as part of the major city centre ravamp. The works, part of the Walking and Cycling Improvements Scheme, are expected to last for about two weeks. Project bosses say
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Bradford education worsening as schools try to 'keep it cheap' on wages, claims union
THE quality of education in Bradford is worsening because schools are trying to "keep it cheap", claims a teaching union rep. Department for Education figures show there were 5,444 teachers working at the 210 state-funded schools in Bradford as
