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Avenue aiming high with all-new disability football programme at Horsfall
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) have academy football, women's football and even rugby league down at Horsfall in 2024, and they have just added another string to their bow. The club have started running disability football sessions from 5-6pm every Monday
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Dudley Hill stuck in rut as cup dream dies and title hopes hang by thread
BRADFORD Dudley Hill’s hopes of a second successive title and promotion in the Yorkshire Men’s League suffered another blow on Saturday, as a difficult few weeks continued. They travelled to Hunslet ARLFC’s YML side, hoping to get their season
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Bulls winger Taufua tired of stop-start spell and eyes up rampant run
BULLS winger Jorge Taufua marked his return to the side on Sunday with a brace of tries in the 36-18 Betfred Championship win at Whitehaven. And he is determined to stay out wide for the foreseeable future, with his Bradford career so far proving
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City internationals: California dreaming, San Miguel in Spain and Battle of the Somme
ONLY a handful of players have been capped while representing Bradford City, and with the club currently stuck in League Two for a sixth successive season, it is hardly surprising none of the class of 2024 are out at the ongoing Euros in Germany or
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Road shut after flash flooding with wheelie bins floating and car stranded
A ROAD connecting multiple towns was shut earlier this evening due to flash flooding, with wheelie bins spotted floating in the water, as well as a stranded car at one point. Bradford and West Yorkshire were battered by a torrential downpour from
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'Biblical rain' on motorway as car crashes into hard shoulder barrier
A MOTORIST has described "terrible driving conditions" on a motorway, as a car crashed into the hard shoulder barrier. The collision happened on the eastbound carriageway of the M62, at junction 24 (Ainley Top). West Yorkshire Police was called
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Busy road in Bradford closed by police after motorbike rider is seriously injured
A MOTORBIKE rider has been seriously injured today in a collision on a major Bradford road. Cutler Heights Lane is currently shut to traffic, not far from its junction with Holmewood Road. The injured rider has been taken to hospital, although
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Family issues urgent appeal after 19-year-old goes missing in Tenerife
THE family of a teenager has issued a desperate appeal after he went missing after a night out in Tenerife. Jay Slater, 19, from Oswaldtwistle was last spoken to at 8.50am on Monday, June 17. According to a location pin sent to his friend Lucy
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Heritage diesel locomotives make tracks for Bradford district for showpiece event
HERITAGE diesel locomotives are making their way to the Bradford district from various parts of the country. A number of locos have already arrived at the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway ahead of a four-day Diesel Gala, which gets underway on Thursday
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Scotland international adds to Australian contingent at Bulls
Bradford Bulls have announced the signing of Australian-born forward Logan Bayliss-Brow on a two and a half-year deal – subject to international clearance. The towering 24-year-old joins from Queensland Cup outfit Redcliffe Dolphins and the club
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Members of West Yorkshire Police given King’s Police Medal
TWO members of West Yorkshire Police have been given a King’s Police Medal in his majesty's Birthday Honours announced last week. It comes after PC Shamza Butt BEM, of Bradford, was given a British Empire Medal for services to young people as part
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Why this BMW was stopped and seized on major Bradford road
A BMW was seized on a major Bradford road after it was reportedly seen being driven without due care and attention. Police also found there was no insurance policy in place. Operation Steerside officers stopped the white vehicle on Great Horton
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Video shows man brazenly stealing large package from doorstep of house
A VIDEO sent to the Telegraph & Argus shows a man brazenly stealing a large package from the doorstep of a house in Bradford. West Yorkshire Police has launched an appeal after a parcel was stolen from outside of a property in School Lane, Wibsey
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Debt-ridden bank worker defrauded victims out of nearly half-a-million pounds
A DEBT-ridden bank worker who was “addicted to money” set up a sophisticated fake share scheme that defrauded multiple victims out of almost half a million pounds. At the time of Annabelle Allan’s arrest, almost £168,000 was still unaccounted for
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Update on £100 million works at Leeds Bradford Airport
AN update has been provided on a £100 million project at Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA). In April, LBA officially marked the start of construction work on its new terminal regeneration with a ground-breaking ceremony. The privately-funded development
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Car seized after being driven in 'anti-social manner' on Great Horton Road
A CAR was seized after it was seen being driven in an "anti-social manner" on a major Bradford road. Officers from Bradford police's Steerside Enforcement Team spotted the vehicle on Great Horton Road. It was seized under Section 59 powers
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Bradford health body apologises amid row over posters containing 'significant errors'
A BRADFORD health body has apologised and said a ‘rapid review’ will be carried out after major concerns were raised about posters it issued as part of a campaign. The Bradford District & Craven Health & Care Partnership was thrust into the spotlight
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Two cars stolen off driveway after break-in at Bradford home
TWO cars were stolen from a driveway following a break-in. West Yorkshire Police received a report of the house break-in and theft of cars at the end of last week. It happened on Farfield Avenue in Buttershaw. A police spokesperson said
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Military funeral to be held for war hero, 103, who escaped captivity by the Japanese
AN RAF war hero from Skipton who has died at the grand age of 103 will be given a ceremonial military send off on Friday. Len Parry, who died peacefully at Airedale Hospital on June 8,was unique in being awarded both the Burma Star and the Pacific
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Can I report my neighbour's dog for barking to the council? This is what to do
From Cockapoos to Labradors, the average residential street is home to many four-legged friends. Some you may greet them every morning on your way to work or during the school run and almost feel like they are your own. But others may cause
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Bradford man completes mammoth charity challenge and raises over £10,000 for hospice
A BRADFORD man has raised more than £10,000 for the city's Marie Curie Hospice by completing an epic bike ride. Mark Cunningham, of Eccleshill, cycled a total of 520 miles from his home to Edinburgh and back over four days last month - raising
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Jaguar seized by police due to 'suspected fraudulent insurance'
A JAGUAR driver had their vehicle seized after being stopped on a major Bradford road. The driver of the car was stopped on Great Horton Road for not wearing a seatbelt. Police from the Steerside Enforcement Team seized the car. This was
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'Eye-watering' airport drop-off charges are criticised
A MOTORING organisation has criticised rising drop-off charges at Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA). The charges are imposed at airports where people want to be dropped off or picked up as close to the terminal as possible. LBA has upped its drop-off
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Police combing CCTV after man seriously injured in hit-and-run
POLICE have launched an appeal after a pedestrian was injured in a hit-and-run on a Bradford street. A 28-year-old man suffered serious injuries following a collision with a car, believed to be a grey Toyota Corolla, on Brassey Road, East Bowling
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Congs crushed in cup but birthday boy Bairstow puts side into quarter-finals
IT was an extremely quiet weekend on the cricketing front, with Saturday’s rain washing out all first-team fixtures in the Gordon Rigg Bradford Premier League, the ENCO Halifax League, the Timothy Taylor’s Craven League and the Aire-Wharfe League.
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Latest from police after woman arrested after fight at pub
A WOMAN has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of assault. West Yorkshire Police was called to a pub in Victoria Road, Eccleshill, at 8.55pm on Sunday to reports of an ongoing fight. There was a large police presence at
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Rain-hit Ilkley Trophy still on schedule as two young Brits narrowly bow out
ILKLEY Lawn Tennis & Squash Club may have lost their day’s grace in terms of matches, but are still confident of finishing the Lexus Ilkley Trophy on schedule. Rain has greatly hampered play for two of the first three days, with some qualifying
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Free cinema day a 'resounding success' and plans are underway for next event
A FREE cinema day has been described as a "resounding success" by organisers. The Wyke Cinema Day was held earlier this month at the Wyke Community Sports Village. Films including Toy Story, The Greatest Showman, and Mamma Mia were shown on
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Bradford driver with 'poor lane discipline' has car seized
A BRADFORD driver who reportedly had 'poor lane discipline' had their vehicle seized after it was found to have no insurance. The Volkswagen Polo was stopped by police from the Steerside Enforcement Team on Kings Road in Bradford. A spokesperson
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How to watch Channel 4's live general election debate tonight
Senior politicians from the main parties will take part in a UK-wide general election debate today (June 18), hosted by Channel 4. The event will last 90 minutes and it’s set to take place in Colchester with a live studio audience. The extended
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Met Office issues warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms
WEATHER experts are warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms in Bradford and surrounding areas. The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm alert for the whole of West Yorkshire today. The yellow weather warning is valid between 11am and 9pm.
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Cause of fire that ripped through shop on Leeds Road is 'undetermined'
THE cause of a fire that ripped through a shop on one of Bradford's busiest roads cannot be determined, the fire service has said. Crews from across West Yorkshire scrambled to Heaton Motor Factors on Leeds Road just after 12pm on June 12.
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New dedicated police team to tackle nuisance illegal off-road riders
A new specialist police bike unit dedicated to taking illegal riders off road, for good, is now hunting them down in streets and fields of Kirklees. The new Kirklees Nuisance Anti-Social Behaviour Team has just begun operating across the district
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Missing 59-year-old man found safe and well
A MISSING 59-year-old man has been found safe and well. Gopal Singh-Barn, 59, from Glusburn in North Yorkshire, who went missing earlier this week, has now been found. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Gopal Singh-Barn, who was
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Men 'jumped from upstairs window' during inspection of shop
Cash and illicit tobacco products were seized from above a Leeds shop which has had its premises licence revoked. Police said two males jumped from upstairs flat windows during an inspection of Gusto Market in Harehills. When officers gained
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New book inspired by the kind-hearted gesture of young boy
THE kind-hearted gesture of a young football fan who found a £5 note at a stadium and returned it is the inspiration behind a new sci-fi sports story. Adam Bhana, whose dad Mohammed works in Bradford, was at the John Smith's Stadium to see Huddersfield
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How the legacy of a much-loved boy is living on - and helping to save lives
THE memory of a much-loved boy is living on with events that hope to help save young lives. Jasper Cook, from Birkenshaw, was just eight years old when he tragically passed away suddenly in 2022. An inquest concluded Jasper, a Birkenshaw Primary
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Court hears how drug trade brings 'serious disorder' to town and 'wreaks havoc'
A STREET dealer involved in drug trafficking in Keighley has been locked up for four-and-a-half years. At Bradford Crown Court 54-year-old father-of-twelve Zaffar Iqbal was described as being part of an organised group that was “wreaking havoc”
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Woman sentenced over GP surgery arson that caused £14k of damage
A DISTRESSED and vulnerable young woman who was fascinated with fire and committed arson at a Bradford GP surgery whilst suffering a mental health episode has been spared jail. Astrid Lilith Nolan was told she needed help to prevent harming herself
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Bradford's rural areas 'sitting ducks' when it comes to crime, residents fear
RURAL communities in the Keighley district are "sitting ducks" when it comes to crime, it's claimed. One villager has described a spate of incidents at Stanbury which had left residents in despair. Oliver Williams said the community had been
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How families of 20 men killed in road tragedy were told a different version of events
A RELATIVE of one of 20 Canadian soldiers killed in a tragic traffic accident in the Bradford district revealed some fascinating information as he visited the UK to pay tribute. Canadian couple Jeremy and Jamie Stinson, who were in Burley-in-Wharfedale
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Take a look inside the newly refurbished Manningham Library
AN inner-city library has reopened after a refurbishment that could bring people closer to nature. Manningham Library was one of only six libraries in the country to get funding from Natural England for its Culture Nature project – which aims to
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Police search six males reportedly 'doing balloons' in parked cars
SIX males were searched by police after they were reportedly "doing balloon" in parked cars. West Yorkshire Police officers attended Powell Road in Shipley following a call from the public. Nitrous oxide cannisters located and a community resolution
