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Valley Parade to host game between Championship and French sides
VALLEY Parade will host a friendly between Sunderland and Olympique Marseille. The game will take place on Saturday, Aug 3 – four days after the Black Cats are in BD8 as the opposition for City’s only home friendly. The Bantams will be in action
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Here's when popular food pub will reopen after work to create 'new-look restaurant'
A POPULAR Bradford food pub is aiming to reopen at the end of this month after improvement work to the building. The Toby Carvery, in Rooley Lane, Bierley, is currently closed for a major refurbishment. Despite being popular with diners, the
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Leisure centre closure leading to 'gang related activity'
‘Gang-related activity’ and anti-social behaviour are said to have increased in Dewsbury schools since the town’s much-loved leisure centre closed its doors. The sports centre, previously run by Kirklees Active Leisure, closed its doors last September
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Damaged police car leads to delays on major Bradford road
There were delays on a major Bradford road this evening due to a blocked lane. A police vehicle had come to rest in the inside lane of the eastbound Rooley Lane, just before the junction for the Asda supermarket. The stricken BMW had a badly-damaged
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Music evening featuring DJ sets and dhol drummers to be held at museum
MUSIC lovers have been invited to explore Cliffe Castle’s musical past and present by immersing themselves in the rhythms of live music at an evening event. Visitors will be able to join in the Music at the Museum: LATES event, which takes place
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Two crashes caused delays at start of evening rush hour
TWO collisions in north-west Leeds caused disruption at the start of this evening's rush hour. Heavy traffic was reported in Yeadon after an accident on Harper Lane, near the junction with Brooklands Drive. Just a few miles away, another crash
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Missing 10-year-old girl found following urgent police appeal
A MISSING girl has been found following an urgent police appeal for information. Malaikah Shah, 10, had been reported missing from her home in Bradford. Tonight, West Yorkshire Police said: "Maliakah has been found! Thank you all for sharing
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'He loves Bradford': Coronation Street star visits city centre businesses
A CORONATION Street star enjoyed a day out in Bradford. Calum Lill, who plays Joel Deering in the ITV Soap, recently visited two city centre businesses. First off, he visited IK Collections, on Westgate, to pick up several bespoke suits.
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Youth and man charged after dirt bikes ridden through city centre
A YOUTH and a man have been charged after an incident where two dirt bikes were ridden through Bradford city centre three months ago. An investigation was launched after the incident at The Mirror Pool, in City Park on April 30. A 17-year-old
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Body found in Tenerife confirmed to be missing teenager Jay Slater
A body found in Tenerife matches the fingerprints of missing teenager Jay Slater, a Spanish court has said. Authorities say documentation, belonging to Jay Slater, was found on the body that was recovered in Tenerife on Monday (June 15). The
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The Broadway reveals why one of its restaurants is currently closed
THE Broadway in Bradford has revealed why one of its restaurants is currently closed. Last June, Sakkusamba opened with great fanfare in the city centre. Similar to its Manchester counterpart, the venue spanned two floors and seated 130 people
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Sparks were seen coming from VW Golf as woman led police on high-speed chase
A WOMAN who led police on a dangerous high-speed chase through the streets of Bradford has been jailed for eight months. Police who pursued Zara Imtiaz clocked her driving at speeds of up to 90mph in a 30mph zone. At one stage sparks were seen
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Nine men arrested after police bust large-scale cannabis farm worth £2.4 million
NINE men have been arrested after cannabis worth over £2 million was seized when officers uncovered a large scale drugs complex. Enquiries remain ongoing by the Batley and Spen NPT after officers executed a warrant and made multiple arrests at
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Young driver has car seized after Audi stopped with tail light out
A YOUNG driver was reported for multiple offences after police stopped a car with its tail light out. Police made the stop on Cottingley New Road, Bingley, after noticing the issue with the red Audi. The car was then seized after it was discovered
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Why this West Yorkshire town is among most affordable for single parents to live
A West Yorkshire town has been named one of the most affordable places to live as a single parent in the UK. Ilkley featured highly in rankings from the family law team at Richard Nelson LLP Solicitors, being named in the top 12 locations based
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Ofsted inspectors visit 'inadequate' Bradford school once again
AN 'inadequate' Bradford school is making progress but more work is still needed, a recent Ofsted visit has revealed. Bradford Forster Academy, on Fenby Avenue in Cutler Heights, received the lowest possible rating following an inspection in March
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Nearly 40 vehicles clocked speeding in police checks on two Bradford roads
NEARLY 40 vehicles were clocked speeding during two checks carried out in a Bradford town and village. In a one-hour period in the middle of the day, 27 motorists were clocked exceeding a 30mph speed limit on Baildon Road in Baildon. Another
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Man charged with affray after 'fight' outside Bradford pub
A MAN has been charged in connection with an alleged fight outside a Bradford pub. Police were called to the scene, outside The Royal Hotel on Clayton Lane, Clayton, at around 10pm on Sunday. When officers arrived at the scene, they found
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Gareth Southgate steps down as England manager saying it's time for 'new chapter'
Gareth Southgate has quit his role as England manager, saying it is time for a “new chapter” for the national team. He announced his decision to quit in a statement issued by the Football Association on Tuesday (July 16) morning. The decision
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Motorist with rear light out was over drink-drive limit
THE driver of a Citroen Berlingo stopped by police because one of the vehicle's rear lights was not working was over the drink-drive limit, heard Skipton Magistrates' Court. Paul Raynes, 51, had got up in the night and driven to check on his partner
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Update after police officer hit by quad bike while using spike strip
POLICE are continuing to investigate after an officer was hit by a quad bike. West Yorkshire Police said the incident happened after officers received multiple reports of off-road bikes being driven dangerously in the Bradford South area.
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Windass has last laugh in Bantams charity game for Allan Gilliver
CITY found themselves up against Dean Windass in a blast from the past for charity. A Bantams veterans team took on the Hull City (ex-Tigers) in a game to raise money for Valley Parade stalwart Allan Gilliver and his chosen dementia charities.
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Fire service reveals cause behind fire at block of flats
THE fire service has revealed the cause behind a fire at a block of flats. Emergency services scrambled to Kennedy House on Hainworth Lane in Keighley on Friday evening. Residents across two floors were evacuated from the building following
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How you can see shooting stars this month as Perseid meteor shower to dazzle
The night sky is set to get even more interesting this July as the Perseid meteor shower puts on a dazzling display. The Perseid meteor shower is an annual event that is often very popular among skygazers due to the high hourly rate and bright
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How young people can get paid to be creative during Bradford's City of Culture Year
CREATIVE young people could be one of 10 trainees on Bradford 2025’s upcoming work and study programme. The 16-month work-based opportunity, Young Creatives, will help those aged 18 to 24 build their skills and experience within arts and culture
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Reader letter: 'Council should focus on trying to make things better'
SIR - The City of Bradford has been in a state of shambles for some years now and little is ever properly resolved. The Council's executive member for Regeneration, Planning and Transport Alex Ross-Shaw has presided over all this for some years
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Firefighters battle blaze in building containing lithium ion batteries
BRADFORD firefighters were among those to respond to a blaze at a West Yorkshire building containing lithium ion batteries. Odsal Fire Station sent a crew to the inferno on Stainland Road, in Elland at 9.23pm last night. Firefighters from four
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Enquiries underway to identify rider after police seize bike
POLICE have launched an investigation after seizing a bike in Bradford. Officers from the Steerside Enforcement Team said community intelligence led them to an address in Clayton. A spokesperson said the bike had a flat tyre, believed to
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Haworth bookshop owner in the running for coveted award
A HAWORTH bookshop owner is in the running for a coveted accolade. Diane Park is a finalist in this year's Best Businesswomen Awards. She has been shortlisted in the 'Best Business' category. The awards programme, launched in 2015, recognises
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Bantams defender makes solid start in Euros finals
GEORGE Goodman helped Northern Ireland to a clean sheet in their opening game of the Euros under-19s finals. The City centre half came on at half-time for Gareth McAuley’s side, replacing Daithi McCallion, in the 0-0 draw against Ukraine in Larne
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'Great sense of relief - but message of change must mean something beyond a slogan'
Following the General Election, the MP's columns are starting once again in the Telegraph & Argus. This week's comes from Imran Hussain, Labour MP for Bradford East As the new Labour Government takes office after the 14 years of chaos and
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Council admits improvements needed to 'no mow' campaign
BRADFORD Council has admitted there are still “improvements to be made” to its annual push to boost wildlife in the district. Every year, the authority takes part in No Mow May – a national campaign that calls for landowners to refrain from mowing
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Highways concerns over planned industrial development
HIGHWAYS officers have raised concerns that bin wagons would not be able to fit into a planned industrial estate. Officers said plans for seven industrial units on the former Bowling Iron Works site off Bowling Back Lane did not include enough
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College training facilities including street food stall are approved
BRADFORD College will be able to install a training restaurant on its city centre campus after planners gave the scheme the green light. Earlier this year, the college revealed plans to boost its hospitality training facilities by installing a
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Man was caught with nearly 140,000 indecent images of children
A PAEDOPHILE caught with almost 140,000 indecent images of children as young as two on his mobile phones and laptop has avoided an immediate prison sentence. Daniel Burgess, 29, of Farndale Road, Baildon, tried to delete pornographic images when
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Judge warns drugs are inflicting misery on town as he jails two dealers
TWO drug dealers from Keighley who supplied heroin and crack cocaine to undercover police officers on the streets of the town have been locked up. Dawud Hussain and Farakh Yasin were involved in street dealing using two separate phone lines but
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Self storage business plan for old mill site is approved
A FORMER mill site can be used by a self storage business after the latest in a series of plans for the land were approved. Ackroyds textile mill stood on Factory Street, off Tong Street, until it was badly damaged by a huge blaze in 2011.
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Cullen gets back in the groove as Wyke ace makes major statement in Blackpool
JOE Cullen made a superb start to the Betfred World Matchplay, as he started the biggest major tournament of the darting summer with a bang. The Bradford ace has been out of form, with matters away from the oche, namely his two sisters being ill
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Holders Bradford & Bingley make Priestley Cup final again despite little wobble
Holders Bradford & Bingley secured their place in this year’s final of the Gordon Rigg Priestley Cup with a comfortable five-wicket win over Pudsey Congs at Wagon Lane. Ed Brown’s decision to bowl first was rewarded as they soon exposed Congs’
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Bulls battle bravely at Odsal but superior Salford side prove too strong
BRADFORD Bulls put up a decent fight at Odsal on Sunday, but remain third-bottom of the Northern Women’s Championship after an 18-0 defeat to a superior Salford Red Devils side. Kim Seddon scored an early try for the visitors in what was otherwise
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Bulls believe creating not a problem despite unwanted end to three-year run
BRADFORD Bulls head coach Eamon O’Carroll disagreed that his side struggled to create on Sunday, despite only scoring two points in their Betfred Championship defeat to Wakefield. It marked the first time Bradford have failed to score a try in
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Don't read anything into City line-ups after unconvincing friendlies
GRAHAM Alexander has delivered a blunt warning to anyone who thinks they are guaranteed a City starting spot. The Bantams chief has mixed and matched in their two friendlies and a behind-closed-doors game in pre-season up to now. But indifferent
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These popular parks in Bradford district have been crowned the best in the UK
A number of popular parks in Bradford district have been named among the best in Yorkshire after winning a coveted title. The Green Flag Award, the international quality mark for parks and green spaces, celebrates the highest quality parks and