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Murderer with Bradford links escapes prison as 'do not approach' warning is issued
A HUNT is underway after a murderer with links to Bradford escaped from prison. Daniel Barker, 34, was reported missing this morning after he was absent at a roll call. Members of the public are being warned not to approach the killer.
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Bradfordians, we want to see your photos as England prepare for the big final
THEY'VE done it! For the first time ever, England have made it to a tournament final on foreign soil and will battle it out with Spain in Berlin on Sunday for the ultimate prize. The Three Lions' berth in the weekend's fixture came courtesy
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Meet the 10 new scholars hoping to make the grade with City
TEN City young hopefuls have taken their first step on the ladder after agreeing two-year academy scholarships. Having risen through the ranks within the academy, they will now join up with City’s under-17s and under-19s sides for the next two
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Chance meeting at historic Bradford mill leads to new creative duo
IT all started with a chance meeting in a historic Bradford mill. Artists Patrick Whitehead and Helen Trevisiol-Duff met while passing in a corridor at Black Dyke Mill, Queensbury, a few years ago and are now hosting a joint exhibition of their
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Newly-married man is jailed for dealing crack cocaine
A NEWLY-married Bradford man is beginning a prison sentence of more than two years after police found a stash of crack cocaine worth nearly £3,500 in his bedroom. Solicitor advocate Andrew Walker told Bradford Crown Court that his client Armaan
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Craven Museum pipped at the post by the Young V&A
THE team behind Craven Museum has congratulated the Young V&A after it beat it to the post to be named Museum of the Year. Craven Museum, in Skipton Town Hall, won £15,000 as one of five finalists for the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2024.
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Police on hunt for eight men who may be football fans after life-changing attack
POLICE are on the hunt for eight men who may be football fans from West Yorkshire after a life-changing attack. Gwent Police, in Wales has renewed its appeal for witnesses after an assault in Newport last year. A 34-year-old man was attacked
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Man jailed for more than 14 years for raping vulnerable young girl
A MAN has been jailed for more than 14 years for raping a vulnerable young girl several decades ago. Warehouse worker Martin Gorman, 54, of Springfield Road, Elland, was handed a sentence of 14 years and three months by Mr Recorder Abdul Iqbal
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Schoolchildren give cute impromptu 'Wonderwall' performance at train station
CHILDREN from a Bradford primary school charmed train station commuters with a ‘cute’ impromptu performance of ‘Wonderwall’ by Oasis. The unusual performance came as students from Baildon CofE Primary School, on Coverdale Way, Baildon, sang
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91-year-old man jailed for indecent assault of child more than four decades ago
A 91-YEAR-OLD has been jailed for indecently assaulting a child more than four decades ago. John Gaukroger, of Halifax, was sentenced to just over two years behind bars at Bradford Crown Court today after a jury found him guilty of two counts of
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Police on horseback in city centre to tackle issues blighting Bradford
A LARGE police presence was spotted in Bradford city centre earlier today, including officers on horseback. The officers were congregated in City Park, to the side of the Mirror Pool, alongside members of the fire service and staff from other organisations
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'You've got to embrace it': New Bantam Byrne knows pre-season never changes
CONCEDING a goal inside the first half a minute is not the ideal way to start life at a new club – especially for a defender. Neill Byrne was in for a rude awakening in City’s pre-season opener at Chorley last week. But the big Irishman enjoyed
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Man jailed over 'brutal and persistent' attack that left victim needing surgery
A MAN from Bradford broke down his on-off girlfriend’s door before beating her male companion in a “brutal and persistent” attack that left him needing surgery and metal plates for multiple fractures to his face. Jailing Gavin Thorpe for two years
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Appeal launched after blue Ford Focus stolen from Bradford driveway
AN appeal to locate a stolen car has been launched after the vehicle was taken from a driveway in Bradford. A blue Ford Focus ST, registration HY13 YLY, was taken from the driveway of a home on Fenwick Drive, Woodside, at around 11.44pm on Wednesday
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Avenue go whole Hogg by signing former Doncaster and Guiseley talent
Bradford (Park Avenue) have confirmed the signing of defensive midfielder Luke Hogg, who joins the club on a deal until the end of the 2024/25 season. Hogg made 41 appearances last season, playing for Stocksbridge Park Steels in the Northern Premier
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'Nationwide issue' with card payments reported at major stores including Asda
Asda and Sainsbury's are among the UK stores to be hit by a "nationwide issue" affecting card payments. Shoppers across the UK reported not being able to use cards at the major supermarkets on Thursday (July 11) morning. While hundreds of issues
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Bradford Bulls appear set to reacquire Odsal lease as facts and figures revealed
BRADFORD Bulls may find out in less than two weeks’ time whether they will return to being leaseholders of Odsal Stadium. And the club understand that theirs is the preferred bid among those submitted. Odsal's lease was put up for sale last
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Police recover motorbike stolen in 2021 after call-out to Bradford address
POLICE recovered a motorcycle that was reported as stolen three years ago. Officers from the Steerside Enforcement Team made the discovery when they attended an address in the Bradford East area in response to reports of anti-social use of motorbikes
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Police investigating report of 'man being made to get into car'
AN investigation has been launched after a man "appeared to be made to get into a car" in Allerton. West Yorkshire Police said officers received a call shortly before 8pm on Wednesday. It was from a member of the public who said they had seen
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Dispersal order put in place following anti-social behaviour in town centre
A DISPERSAL order has been put in place in Heckmondwike after multiple reports of anti-social behaviour. Over the last few weeks, reports have been received of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage in and around Heckmondwike town centre
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Reader letter: Let's watch Labour make another mess of the next five years
SIR - In 2010 the Brown Labour government was replaced by a coalition government, they inherited what was described massive National debt. This is the reason that undermined slow growth, ergo Labour politicians asserted low growth was a Conservative
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Police clock driver going at 47mph in a 20mph zone
AN operation aimed at tackling traffic offences saw police officers clock one driver travelling at 47mph in a 20mph zone. Officers from Leeds North West Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT), which covers Guiseley, Otley, Horsforth, Rawdon, Yeadon
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New lease of life for playground after 'much-needed refurbishment'
A BRADFORD district playground has been given a new lease of life. The project, at the Jenny Lane playground in Baildon, has been funded with £60,000 from Bradford Council and £20,000 from Baildon Town Council. It was part of the final phase
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High-profile visitors on second day of the Great Yorkshire Show
HIGH-profile visitors and a host of awards marking excellence shaped the second day of a packed schedule at the Great Yorkshire Show. The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell and Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire Jo Ropner toured the show, in what
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Stefan Rupp: 'Meeting Gordon Gibb for the first time was fantastic'
STEFAN Rupp has spoken about meeting Gordon Gibb for the first time as City announced a two-year extension to their Flamingo Land partnership. The agreement will see the North Yorkshire-based theme park, zoo and resort remain a principal partner
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Members of local tennis club talk of its many benefits
SALTS Tennis Club in Saltaire is celebrating its centenary. We asked its more recent members to tell us why they love it. Polly Slater joined in 2021. She says: "I found the current members were warm and welcoming, which put me at ease
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'I've found out so much here': New trail celebrates Bradfordians past and present
“WHAT a brilliant way of telling both Undercliffe Cemetery and Bradford’s history. I’ve learned so much today.” An oft-repeated comment from visitors at the launch of new Trail Boards at the historic cemetery. With the sun overhead, wildflowers
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City roadworks, selling off land, road closures - check out Bradford Council plans
BRADFORD Council has announced that it intends to sell off an area of open space, The plan is to dispose of land at Fenwick Drive and Lingdale Road in Woodside, Bradford, by way of a freehold sale, having an area of approximately 1.13 hectares
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Firefighters called as two portable buildings were '100 per cent involved in fire'
FIREFIGHTERS were called to the scene of a building fire in Brighouse last night. Four engines from the West Fire and Rescue Service were called at 8.05pm on Wednesday to reports that two portable buildings on Phoenix Street, Brighouse, were on
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Solar panels and battery storage: New West Yorkshire scheme
Do you want to install solar panels for your home or business but don't know where to begin? Residents in West Yorkshire can now join the wildly successful solar panel scheme "Solar Together", which makes installing solar panels easier than ever.
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West Yorkshire charity calls for mandatory safety features in all new cars
A West Yorkshire charity is backing calls for an update to vehicle safety regulations - including mandatory safety features in all new cars. Brake, along with AXA UK, led a joint letter addressed to Transport Secretary Louise Haigh MP, in which
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Yorkshire tops the list for drivers most likely to have penalty points
Yorkshire has been revealed as the region of the UK where drivers are most likely to have penalty points, as a percentage of the total volume of drivers in the region. 7.8 per cent of motorists in Yorkshire hold penalty points, according to Quotezone.co.uk
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'Stark' and 'sobering' warning issued after jailing of Jet 2 passenger
Jet2.com has issued a 'stark' and 'sobering' warning following the sentencing of one of its passengers. Emma Woolley has been jailed for four months after admitting to entering an aircraft while drunk, smoking on an aircraft and behaving in a
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How West Yorkshire has ridden the wave of Tour de France Grand Depart ten years ago
New data indicates the significant progress made in cycling in West Yorkshire since the Tour de France Grand Depart took place a decade ago. Figures from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority reveal that since the famous race departed from Leeds
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Queen recognises Bradford Literacy Champions at special reception
FOUR Bradford volunteers were recognised by Her Majesty The Queen at a special reception in London yesterday. The volunteers, all active members of the National Literacy Trust, were invited to Clarence House to celebrate the charity's 30th anniversary
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City centre chaos driving people away from buses - meeting told
A HUGE amount of work will be needed to get people back on Bradford’s buses after months of transport chaos, a councillor has claimed. Independent Councillor Taj Salam (Little Horton) is also a bus driver, and said the double whammy of the closure
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Man helped to steal over £40,000 worth of catering equipment from old KFC
A “RELUCTANT” burglar who was coerced into helping to steal tens of thousands of pounds worth of catering equipment from a shutdown fast-food restaurant has avoided jail. Bradford Crown Court heard how 48-year-old Mohammed Nadeem was found by police
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Tearful burglar tells judge 'drugs are evil' as he's jailed for over two years
A TEARFUL burglar told a judge that he was committed to mending his ways after he was jailed for two-and-a-half years at Bradford Crown Court. Callum Warne-Cleave said he was “really sorry” for entering a flat whilst a man was asleep in bed, and
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See the finalists in 2024's Bradford Means Business Awards
THESE are the shortlisted businesses who made it to the final stages of the Bradford Means Business Awards 2024. The awards aim to recognise the very best businesses in Bradford district and give those on the shortlist an opportunity to celebrate
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Emotional journey to France as man visits his great-grandfather's war grave
A MAN whose great-grandfather died in the First World War has spoken of the moment he was overcome with emotion when visited his Commonwealth grave in France. Tobias Stocks, who grew up in Swain House and Heaton in Bradford but now lives in Hipperholme
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Former England captain calls on Bradford’s cricket community to find unsung heroes
FORMER England captain Mike Gatting has called on the Bradford’s cricket community to nominate their grassroots heroes as part of a national competition run by MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club). Gatting, who captained England between 1986 and 1988,
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Former Bradford pupil is now working as a producer on huge Hollywood movies
A FORMER Bradford school pupil has spoken of what it is like to be a Hollywood producer - working on Marvel movies, Fast & Furious, and Star Wars. Umar Hussain, 32, was educated at Bradford Grammar School. He left the school in 2010 and went
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Bradford food and drink business to open new branch on key gateway into city centre
A BRADFORD food and drink business has revealed that it will open a new branch on the outskirts of the city centre. The former Enterprise Rent a Car site on Manchester Road has been earmarked as the latest branch of Berries Bagels and Shakes.
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Bradford district bar to close its doors as owner makes 'heart-breaking' decision
THE owner of a Bradford district bar has spoken of his "heart-breaking" decision to close the venue. Groove Pad Bar & Kitchen has been in and around the district since 2018. After enjoying initial success over in Otley, owner Andy Parkinson
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Kildunne admits Rio acted as inspiration as Paris dream a fortnight from reality
THE Paris Olympics get underway in just a fortnight, and Keighley speedster Ellie Kildunne will be there for the first time as part of Great Britain’s rugby union sevens side. It is a dream come true for the Six Nations-winning full back, who admits
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Eccleshill look to power past famous FA Cup name Vauxhall Motors
ECCLESHILL United will be travelling to Vauxhall Motors in the FA Cup extra preliminary round next month, just over 20 years on from their hosts’ moment in the sun. Unibond League side Motors memorably caused one of the great FA Cup shocks back
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South Bradford ace feels he was "forgotten man" as he claims first Bradford Open
Oliver Tasker is used to team success with South Bradford Golf Club, but he enjoyed a golden moment of his own on Sunday. He played superbly to win his first Bradford Open, finishing on three under par to beat Terry Brushwood by three strokes.
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City in line for "significant" sum from Premier League move
CITY are eyeing a potential windfall over Premier League prospect Alvin Ayman. The Wolves teenager has been heavily linked with the “big six” – with Liverpool expected to make their move during the summer. Ayman joined Wolves last year from