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Leeds riot: Home Secretary 'appalled' as bus set on fire and police car overturned
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says she is "appalled at the shocking scenes" unfolding in Leeds tonight after rioting broke out in Harehills. Huge unruly crowds have gathered on the streets, vehicles have been set on fire and police cars have been
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Job centre shut after flash floods is not expected to reopen until early-autumn
A BRADFORD job centre remains closed more than two months after flash flooding struck the city. Eastbrook Court Jobcentre on Vicar Lane was shut to jobseekers after heavy rain hit the city centre and other parts of the Bradford district during
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'You're adorable' says Sir Elton John of his owl namesake
HE may only be four months old, but Elton the spectacled owl has a top fan - his namesake Sir Elton John. Elton's owners Kieren Bathers and David Edwards of Settle Falconry, in the Yorkshire Dales, knew straight away what they were going to call
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Appeal to trace relatives of 61-year-old Bradford man after his death
CORONERS' officers are appealing for information to help trace the relatives of a Bradford man after his death. Mark Darryl Senior, 61, died on July 10. A public appeal has now been issued in a bid to find his relatives. Anyone with any
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Leeds Bradford Airport granted injunction banning protesters from site
LEEDS Bradford Airport has been granted a High Court injunction banning fossil fuel and environmental activists from protesting at the site. Leeds Bradford Airport, London Luton Airport and Newcastle International Airport were today given injunctions
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Man who raced on motorbike when friend died and then fled country is jailed
A BRADFORD man who was racing three other men while on a motorbike before one of them died has been jailed after fleeing the country. Asgar Taj, 35, of Heather Grove, was arrested by police at Manchester Airport last Monday after travelling to
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Police officer sacked after asking colleague for pictures and videos of feet
A WEST Yorkshire Police officer has been sacked for gross misconduct after asking a colleague for pictures and videos of her feet. A misconduct hearing told PC Jack Cunningham, 28, that there was "no doubt" his motive was "sexual gratification"
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Court hears impact of drugs on town as another dealer is sentenced
A LOW-level drug runner from Keighley who unwittingly sold a single wrap of cocaine to an undercover police officer has been spared an immediate jail sentence. As he handed over the drugs Adil Khan gave the customer his personal phone number for
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Several vehicles seized by police and drivers handed tickets in crime crackdown
SEVERAL vehicles have been seized by police during a crime crackdown in Bradford. Officers carried out a day of action targeting traffic offences in the Lidget Green and Great Horton areas. As part of the operation, police seized a number
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Band hailed by Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins set to release debut single
A BAND which has been praised by The Darkness star Justin Hawkins is set to release its debut single. Halifax-based The Incident is fronted by Tom Davies, lead singer, pianist and songwriter, and his sister Emma Maggie Davies, lead vocalist and
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"The gaffer loves the idea of Austria because it is a nothing place"
ANTONI Sarcevic knows City’s week in Austria is “no glory trip”. Sarcevic is a veteran of the Alpine retreat where Graham Alexander is taking the squad. City’s first signing of the summer has experienced the training camp with Alexander before
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When Bradford's National Science and Media Museum will be reopening?
THE National Science and Media Museum in Bradford is set to reopen to the public in January 2025. The iconic venue has been undergoing major works for the £6 million ‘Sound and Vision’ project since June 2023. It was set to take a year and
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Man who founded life-saving charity for men is honoured in Bradford
THE founder of a crucial male suicide prevention charity has been recognised for his amazing work. Former Leeds Rhinos player Luke Ambler has been given an outstanding contribution award by the University of Bradford in recognition of to his creation
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Council leader ousted in no confidence vote as debate rages over mandate to rule
THE STORM clouds had been gathering over the political landscape of Kirklees for some time - and it all came to a head at a dramatic meeting last night. Councillor Carole Pattison has been elected as Kirklees Council’s new leader, after a tense
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Festival to debut in Bradford tomorrow bringing dance, drama and cuisine
A FESTIVAL will debut in Bradford tomorrow (Friday) bringing dance, drama, and cuisine. The Bradford African Festival of Arts begins on Friday in Centenary Square and runs into Saturday as well. The two-day event will showcase the beauty of
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Bus station plan hit by £1.8 million rise in costs and six-month delay
THE COST of building a new bus station in the Spen Valley has risen by £1.8 million, it has been revealed. There will also be a six-month delay to the ongoing scheme in Heckmondwike, which will see the existing traffic island replaced with a new
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Council agrees to review decision over riverside order
BRADFORD Council has agreed to review its decision not to renew the Ilkley Riverside Public Space Protection Order (PSPO). It has also committed to continue emptying bins at weekends and bank holidays, following a motion put forward by Councillor
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Bradford ace Cullen loses to MVG in Blackpool major despite stirring fightback
JOE Cullen bowed out of the Betfred World Matchplay at the last-16 stage last night in Blackpool, despite threatening an incredible comeback against second seed Michael van Gerwen. The Bradford ace knew he had his work cut out against the Dutch
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Man completes 10 marathons in 10 days in memory of his mum
A FORMER Bradford district man has raised nearly £6,000 in memory of his mum by running 10 marathons in 10 days across various locations in Europe. Harry Marshall, 26, who is from Oxenhope, but now lives in Whistler, Canada, tackled the marathon
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Tributes paid as spiritual leader who 'touched countless lives in Bradford' dies
TRIBUTES have been flooding in for a man whose "influence and guidance touched countless lives in Bradford". Pir Syed Mahroof Hussain Shah Arif Qadri Naushahi recently died following a prolonged illness. Affectionately known as Pir Sahib, he
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A warm welcome awaits walkers, cyclists and diners at village pub
From weary long-distance walkers to locals popping in for a drink and hungry families looking forward to Sunday lunch, the Masons Arms delights all comers. Managers Richard Hudson and Amy Dalglish believe the stone-built inn - our Telegraph & Argus
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Crews scramble to fire at old Bradford church
CREWS across Bradford scrambled to a fire at a derelict church last night. The blaze happened at the former St Luke's Church, on Dane Hill Drive, in Holme Wood, just after 10pm on Wednesday night. West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service said 40
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Mike’s journey from post room to making music
BRADFORD'S music scene has always been a vibrant tapestry of talent, with past luminaries such as Terrorvision, Smokie, Gareth Gates, and Zayn Malik contributing to its rich history. Potentially adding to this legacy is Mike Brooks, known to his growing
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Police stop car after seeing ladder hanging from boot
POLICE stopped a car on a major Bradford road after they saw a ladder hanging out of the boot. The white Volkswagen Golf was spotted by Operation Steerside officers on Mayo Avenue in the south of the city on Wednesday. A picture shows a ladder
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Late post is delivered to Keighley homes - after more than nine years
ROYAL Mail has come under fire following the late arrival of post – over nine years after it was sent. A number of Keighley households have just received items posted in March 2015. Bosses at Royal Mail say the post had been stolen and was
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Bradford nurse plans to skydive 10,000ft for hospital charity
A BRADFORD nurse is set to skydive 10,000ft to raise funds for the Bradford Hospitals' Charity (BHC). Jessica Beattie, who works for the education department at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, plans to take the brave leap on Saturday
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University of Bradford shortlisted for social mobility award
THE University of Bradford has received a nomination for the Social Mobility Awards 2024, in recognition of its projects intended to increase social mobility. Shortlisted in the category of University of the Year, which is sponsored by Nationwide
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Bradford district 'woefully short of space for swimming'
BRADFORD Council is currently undergoing a review of its leisure facilities as part of ongoing attempts to cut costs and avoid bankruptcy. The review aims to find £1.3m worth of savings from the Council’s ten leisure centres – which include a number
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The best and worst GP surgeries in Bradford for 2024 according to patients
THE latest GP Patient Survey has revealed the best and worst rated doctors’ surgeries in the Bradford district for 2024, as voted for by those who use them. The annual survey reveals how patients feel about the service at their GP practice, allowing
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Just eight dental surgeries in Bradford listed as taking on new NHS patients
THE dentistry "crisis" has left children in the most deprived areas three times more likely to need rotten teeth removed in hospital, research shows. Judith Cummins MP (Bradford South, Labour) warned the issue is forcing some children to live in
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Rise in amount of 'youth produced' sexual images a big concern for police
SEXTING and the sharing of “youth produced” sexual images is becoming a growing area of concern for police. A recent report by West Yorkshire Police has highlighted the “staggering” amount of websites containing sexual images of children. And
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'Sad' cuts to library services discussed by Council bosses
THE woman behind a Bradford book charity has described planned cuts to library hours as “sad” – arguing libraries are key to developing children’s love of reading. As part of a swathe of budget cuts, Bradford Council is planning to make £175,000
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Speeding driver caused 'life-changing' injuries in crash - then fled the scene
A SPEEDING driver who crashed his car into a tree caused “life-changing injuries” to a female passenger – and then fled the scene, a court heard. Michael Firth was driving a Mercedes CLA220 on Bolton Road in Bradford when he overtook another car
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Why has a mysterious shipping container appeared in City Park?
AN art installation offering 1980s video game nostalgia has been set up in City Park, and the public can book their own gaming sessions. ARCADE is the latest immersive audio experience from Darkfield, and takes place in complete darkness, in the
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Deadpool and Wolverine send important message to film fans
Hollywood superstars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have sent an important message to film fans in Bradford. Ahead of Marvel Studios’ long-awaited release of Deadpool & Wolverine, the actors have teamed up with the NHS. The action-packed
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The Bradford man whose early life experiences propelled him into philanthropy
A BRADFORD man is one of eight people to be shortlisted for a national award after judges sifted through more than 90,000 nominations. Nazim Ali from Manningham has raised almost £950,000 for charity in the last 12 years alone. Growing up in
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Man jailed for prolonged racist attack and aggressive assaults on emergency workers
A JUDGE has jailed a man for a prolonged racist attack on his neighbour followed by an “utterly disgraceful” four-hour period of aggressive abuse and assaults on police and medical staff. Stephen Taylor was described as “a racist” and “a drunken
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Bradford school celebrates inspirational headteacher's legacy as she retires
A BRADFORD headteacher who has made a "significant difference to children's lives" is retiring after 40 years. An emotional farewell event was held to honour the extraordinary career of Juliet Wright, who is the long-standing head of Bankfoot
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Behaviour can be 'boisterous' at school that 'requires improvement'
BEHAVIOUR can be "boisterous" at a school that 'requires improvement', according to Ofsted. Drighlington Primary School, in Moorland Road, received the second-worst rating from the education watchdog. The school, which has 424 pupils on its
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Bulls go against suspension appeal of powerhouse despite threadbare squad
BRADFORD Bulls have decided against any potential suspension appeal for powerhouse, Ebon Scurr. The forward was charged with Grade C Dangerous Contact and a Two Match Penalty Notice for an incident in Bradford’s 12-12 draw at Toulouse. He was
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Bradford side Bowling Baptist one shock win away from Wynn Cup glory
In the Timothy Taylor’s Craven League, there was a shock in the Wynn Cup semis, as second-tier Bowling Baptist claimed a stunning four-wicket home win over top-flight Hepworth & Idle with a ball to spare at Manningham Mills Cricket Ground. In a
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Former scholar Myers example to follow as Bulls present 17 new talents at Odsal
Bulls have announced their latest scholarship intake, which includes a quartet of youngsters from Bradford community club Birkenshaw Blue Dogs. Charlie Turpin, Lennon Morris, Elliot Magson and Ben Kavanagh have all been taken on by Bulls for the
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Avenue all plain sailing so far after superb second half at Wakefield
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) continued their unbeaten start to pre-season with a solid 3-1 win at Wakefield AFC on Tuesday night. The game was goalless at the break, but Danny Whitaker’s men raced out of the blocks in the second half to stun their hosts
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Yorkshire lose to Somerset on T20 Finals Day in Buckinghamshire
YORKSHIRE fell narrowly short of becoming Vitality Blast Second XI champions on Tuesday. The four-team finals day was held at picturesque Wormsley in Buckinghamshire, and Somerset beat Glamorgan in the first semi. Yorkshire took on Surrey in
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Crushing blow for Cougars as starting hooker slapped with four-game ban
Keighley Cougars have been dealt a real blow in their push for the Betfred League 1 title, with starting hooker Kyle Kesik receiving a hefty ban. He was facing a charge of Grade E head contact, in an incident which saw him sin-binned in Cougars
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Bulls reward three club legends at Odsal with Hall of Fame honour
BRADFORD Bulls inducted three former star players into the club’s Hall of Fame on Saturday night. The ceremony was part of a Gala Dinner celebrating 90 years since Bulls first started playing at Odsal in 1934. Karl Fairbank was there to be
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Podium-sitter Harrison says Bradford and new home Isle of Man "chalk and cheese"
DEAN Harrison enjoyed himself on home soil last week at the Southern 100, and admits he is loving life after swapping Bradford for the Isle of Man, describing the two places as "chalk and cheese". The 35-year-old moved over there a few months ago
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'Much better': Bantams boss on responding to Guiseley reality check
CITY are ready for phase two of pre-season after getting Guiseley out the system. Graham Alexander and his coaching staff had a meeting with the players on Monday to highlight the shortfalls of their weekend effort compared with how they finished