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Fire breaks out on fifth floor of high-rise block of flats
A BLAZE broke out on the fifth floor of a Keighley high-rise block of flats earlier this evening. The fire was in an apartment at Kennedy House, Hainworth Lane. The alarm was raised just before 6pm. Crews from Keighley, Bingley, Illingworth
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Pub issues stern warning for Euro 2024 final - including 21 and over policy
A PUB has issued a stern warning to those thinking of coming along to watch the Euro 2024 final. The Station, in Otley Road, Guiseley published an "important announcement" on its Facebook page at 12.46pm today. It related to Sunday, when England
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Bradford man carrying 'deadly' combat knives said he was going to kill someone
A BRADFORD man carrying two "deadly" combat knives said he was going to kill someone when confronted by police. Jordan Felton, 25, of Wenborough Lane, in Holme Wood, has been jailed for six months after being caught by police with two combat knives
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Skipton man left teeth marks on police officer's head
A SKIPTON man fell on a police officer while being restrained and bit him on his head, heard magistrates. Shaun Smith, 28, got into an altercation with four officers who had responded to reports of a domestic incident on April 7, the Skipton court
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Two arrests as police investigate assault on Bradford street
AN investigation has been launched after a man suffered a head injury in an assault. West Yorkshire Police said a 39-year-old man was taken to hospital following the incident, which happened at around 5pm on Thursday on Spencer Road in Lidget
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How the son of former councillor 'brought shame on respectable family'
THE son of a former Kirklees councillor has been given a suspended prison sentence after his attempts to avoid a speeding ticket led to his own father being prosecuted alongside him. The case against former Labour councillor Mohammed Sarwar, 64
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Safety works on A59 at Broughton include a new bus stop
WORK has been taking place on the A59 at Broughton, near Skipton, on the creation of a new bus stop and to improve safety for residents. Barrie Mason, North Yorkshire Council’s assistant director for highways, said: “We have been working with the
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TEAM NEWS: Boost for Bulls as Toulouse casualties named in Wakefield squad
BRADFORD boss Eamon O'Carroll has named his 20-man squad for Sunday's clash with Wakefield Trinity. The Bulls come into this fixture off the back of a battling display at Toulouse last time out where they picked up a 12-12 draw. However, they
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Jafer Chohan inspires Yorkshire to crucial victory on his birthday
Leg-spinner Jafer Chohan claimed a maiden five-wicket haul to help set Yorkshire up for a crucial win by seven wickets over fellow contenders Durham at Headingley, chasing only 108 to boost their Vitality Blast quarter-final hopes. Chohan, who
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Heroin and cocaine dealers from Bradford are now behind bars
TWO drug dealers from Bradford are now behind bars because they didn’t realise detectives were intercepting their heroin and cocaine advertisements. Attique Rafiq and Mohammed Yaseen Miah, both 29, ran two "county lines" operations, broadcasting
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More than 1,800 jobs at risk as Carpetright set for administration
CARPETRIGHT is set to enter administration, putting the future of its more than 1,800 staff at risk. The carpet and flooring retailer, which has stores in Keighley and Guiseley as well as in Birstall, Kirkstall and Wakefield, has filed a notice
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Missing 72-year-old West Yorkshire man has been found
A MISSING 72-year-old West Yorkshire man has been found. Leslie Brunt, 72, who had been reported missing from the Soothill area of Batley yesterday (Thursday) afternoon, has now been found. "Leslie Brunt has been located," said a spokesperson
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Urgent search to find 'timid and scared' dog who has been missing for three weeks
MEMBERS of the public are still urgently searching for a "timid and nervous" beloved dog, who has been missing for three weeks. April, a small red/brown Cockapoo went missing on June 20 from Northlea Avenue, in Thackley. She was last seen at
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Trains disrupted on Euro 2024 final day as 'fewer crew make themselves available'
THE biggest train operator in the Bradford district is warning of further disruption this Sunday as it faces a reduction in train crew staff making themselves available to work. Northern says services will be subject to "very short notice cancellations
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Bower happy to renew pre-season rivalry against another Bantams manager
GRAHAM Alexander will tomorrow become the fifth City boss to stand opposite Mark Bower on the touchline in pre-season. The former Bantams skipper has seen them off during his managerial time with Bradford (Park Avenue) and Guiseley, where he returned
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Car seized in Bradford after young child found unrestrained in the back
A CAR was seized in the Bradford district after a young child was found to be unrestrained in the back. West Yorkshire Police's Operation Steerside Team stopped the Vauxhall Astra on Bradford Road in Saltaire. Officers also found the driver
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Latest after incident where man 'appeared to be made to get into car'
POLICE are continuing to investigate an incident where a man "appeared to be made to get into a car" in Allerton. An investigation was launched after West Yorkshire Police was called to the scene on Allerton Road shortly before 8pm on Wednesday
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Some schools in England set to open late on Monday after Euro 2024 final
Some schools in England are set to open late on Monday (July 15) due to the England vs Spain Euro 2024 final on Sunday (July 14). Gareth Southgate's side will be hoping to win their first-ever European Championship, with the final kicking off at
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'It does take its toll': Train conductor on dealing with abuse from passengers
A TRAIN conductor has spoken of how he deals with abuse from passengers. It comes as Northern urges members of the public to treat everyone working on the railway with respect as it cracks down on verbal and physical abuse. While the overwhelming
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BMW crashes into telegraph pole after late-night police chase
A BMW crashed into a telegraph pole following a police chase. Police say a pursuit was authorised when the vehicle failed to stop for officers as it drove through Brighouse at around 11.40pm on Wednesday. A short time after it had reportedly
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Police update after murderer with Bradford links escapes from prison
POLICE have issued an update after a murderer with links to Bradford escaped from prison. Daniel Barker, 34, was reported missing yesterday morning after he was absent at a roll call at Hollesley Bay Prison in Suffolk. Barker was sentenced
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Dream start for former Bantam defender in Conference League shock
ASH Taylor scored a debut goal as his new team in Gibraltar pulled off a Europa Conference League shock last night. The former Bantams centre half enjoyed the perfect start for Bruno’s Magpies with a 2-0 win over Derry City in their qualifier first
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Euros international call up for Bantams teenager
GEORGE Goodman has been called up for Northern Ireland for the under-19s Euros. The City academy central defender travelled over on Tuesday to prepare for the tournament that they are hosting. Goodman, a second-year scholar, made his first
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Why Bradford Interchange trains were cancelled and delayed this morning
A NUMBER of Bradford Interchange trains were cancelled or delayed this morning. Northern said this was due to a fault with the signalling system which lasted around two hours. ✅Disruption caused by a fault with the signalling system between
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Volunteer shares experience of working with bereavement charity
A volunteer has shared his experience of working with a national healthcare and bereavement charity, as it seeks extra volunteers to establish a new support space. Phil Bruce, 47, from Bradford, is lead volunteer for Sue Ryder's Grief Kind Space
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‘I thought I was going to die’: Warning issued as £20 meds nearly kills mum
A mum has issued a warning over buying £20 skinny jabs via beauticians on Facebook - after it nearly killed her. Stacey Smith has claimed she got the injection at a salon just ten minutes after chatting to the owner over Facebook in a bid to shed
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Furniture design firm based in historic Salts Mill gets a boost
A FURNITURE design and production firm, renowned for working with institutions like the TATE, The Hepworth Wakefield, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park, has received a grant from the Shipley Towns Fund. Matt Kelly, the sole worker at Plaey, creates
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Football tournaments could be screened in city again once new market opens
INTERNATIONAL football tournaments like the Euros could be shown in the city centre once Darley Street Market opens, councillors have been told. Despite City Park having a large screen, football matches have not been shown in the public space since
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Turning basement bin storage space into flat would be 'of great benefit' to Bradford
TURNING a basement bin storage area into a one bed flat would be “of great benefit” to the city centre, according to a developer. 8 Duke Street, at the junction with Piccadilly in Bradford city centre, is a Grade II listed former solicitors’ office
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Library opening hours in Bradford could be cut as part of money saving measures
OPENING hours at Bradford Council run libraries could be cut by around 15 per cent in a bid to save money, a new report has revealed. The cuts could see libraries close over lunch, not open on some days over the week, or open later in the morning
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State of roads in decline as pothole numbers rise
The state of Leeds roads is in decline after maintenance funding failed to keep up with demand for repairs, a report has warned. Rising costs and an increase in potholes around the city have been causing a maintenance backlog, Leeds City Council
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Teenage Thackley diver heading to Paris Olympics with Ireland
THACKLEY diver Jake Passmore is heading out to the Olympics in Paris later this month. The Bradford teenager was born in Ireland, and will be competing for his native country in the Male 3m Springboard event. He and Ciara McGing (Female 10m
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Bradford icon Whitehead returning to Super League after nine years in Australia
BRADFORD native Elliott Whitehead is returning to Super League after nearly a decade away. The second-row, a former England international, has joined Catalans Dragons on a one-year deal for the 2025 season. It will be his second spell with
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Bradford darts ace Cullen eyes major form return after worries over ill sisters
JOE Cullen is candid enough to admit he is badly out of form heading into the Betfred World Matchplay this weekend, but few were aware of the distressing few months he has had away from the oche. Both of the Bradford darts ace’s sisters have been
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Keighley pool ace Melling joins forces with Ford to make last-16 of Pairs Cup
KEIGHLEY potter Chris Melling is used to getting to the sharp end of pool tournaments on his own. But he showed his strength as part of a team on Monday night, as he and Tom Ford stormed into the last-16 of the Ultimate Pool Pairs Cup. Sixty-four
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City play waiting game after latest signing agreed
CITY want to get their next recruit on the plane for their Austrian training camp. A loan deal has been agreed for the sixth signing of the summer and they are waiting for his parent club to give the green light. But that hinges on the other