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'We have lost one of the greatest Muslim leaders in the whole of Britain'
THE extraordinary life of a figurehead of the Muslim community has been celebrated in Bradford today. Pir Syed Mahroof Hussain Shah Arif Qadri Naushahi - affectionately known as Pir Sahib - recently died aged 88 following a prolonged illness.
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Why is it so hard to do very simple things nowadays?
ALL I wanted was a sticker for my green bin. I didn’t expect that my efforts to get one would take up the best part of a week. Since we moved into this house 20 years ago our garden waste has been collected free. Last week a letter arrived at
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Mourners gather as funeral for revered Pir Sahib takes place in Bradford
SCORES of people have gathered in Bradford to pay their respects to a revered spiritual leader. Pir Syed Mahroof Hussain Shah Arif Qadri Naushahi recently died following a prolonged illness. Affectionately known as Pir Sahib, he was a pioneer
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TEAM NEWS: Trio of signings make Bulls squad as O'Carroll is boosted by player return
BRADFORD boss Eamon O'Carroll has named his 21-man squad for Sunday's clash with York Knights. In a huge boost to the head coach, Chester Butler has returned to the fold after a month out with injury. Franklin Pele has also made the cut after
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Deal done: Bantams secure prize asset Pointon on new contract
FAN favourite Bobby Pointon has penned a new contract with City and vowed: “I will stay for however long I am wanted.” The initial two-year deal keeps him at Valley Parade until at least the summer of 2026 – with the option of a further year.
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Up to 30,000 visitors anticipated for Bradford Dragon Boat Festival this weekend
AN estimated 20,000 to 30,000 visitors are set to descend on a park this weekend for the thrilling Bradford Dragon Boat Festival. Roberts Park in Saltaire is set to host the festival on Saturday and Sunday where 45 teams will compete in the Lord
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Man banned from entering Bradford district town for next five years
A MAN has been banned from entering a Bradford district town for five years. Jonathan Black has been slapped with a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) by West Yorkshire Police. It states that he must not: Ask another person including but not
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'We will leave no stone unturned in our hunt for all those who were involved'
POLICE have warned they will "leave no stone unturned" in their hunt for those involved in a night of rioting. West Yorkshire Police said disorder broke out in Harehills, Leeds, on Thursday, as officers responded to reports of social workers experiencing
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Police 'naturally drawn' to disqualified driver whose windscreen was partly smashed
POLICE have seized a car from a disqualified driver - whose windscreen was partly smashed. Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Steerside Enforcement Team said they saw a Renault Clio on Hollingwood Lane, Bradford. The vehicle "naturally drew
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City centre roads to shut as more than 10,000 people are set to attend funeral
SEVERAL Bradford city centre roads are to shut later today as more than 10,000 people are expected to attend the funeral of a revered spiritual leader. The service for Pir Syed Maroof Hussain Shah Arif Qadri Naushahi is to take place at Jamiyat
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Gallery of images shows carnage and burning wreckage in Harehills
THERE was carnage in the Harehills area of Leeds last night and this gallery tells the story of the chaos in images. Rioters took to the streets on Thursday evening and displayed "disgraceful" behaviour, burning vehicles, attacking police cars,
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Man speaks of the significance of Ashura procession for muslims
THE annual Ashura procession was held in Bradford this week. The procession, attended by scores of people, takes place along Great Horton Road each year. It falls on the 10th day of Muharram – the first month of the Islamic calendar. This year
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Delays expected as GP surgeries and pharmacies affected by global IT outage
A global IT outage has lead to disruption across the world this morning (Friday, July 19), with GP surgeries in England among the services affected. The outage has caused long queues at Luton Airport with extended wait times at Edinburgh Airport
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'A happy chappy City Gent': Remembering lifelong Bantams fan Colin Parker
LOYAL City fan Colin Parker, a well-known figure at games up and down the country, has died at the age of 68. Son Dean pays a personal tribute to the Bingley-based supporter who loved being out and about. “We sadly lost our beloved father Colin
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Can dogs get sunburnt? PDSA shares advice for pet owners
When the warmer weather hits, you might remember to protect yourself but it’s also important that our dogs are cared for. Since dogs have fur, pet owners might not know how to keep their dogs safe in the sun. The PDSA has posted some helpful
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Families face record bills over £1,000 for summer holiday clubs this year
Families across Great Britain could end up paying record costs for summer holiday clubs this year, research suggests. The charity Coram Family and Childcare surveyed councils across the nations and found that families could face a bill of £1,045
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Expert reveals little-known password hack that could keep your accounts secure
In the digital world we now live in, there seems to be passwords and logins for pretty much everything whether you’re signing in to your favourite social media account or accessing your mobile phone. Making a strong password can help protect you
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Person rushed to hospital following serious crash on major road
ONE person was rushed to hospital following a serious crash on a major road this afternoon. A serious crash has taken place on the A65 between Long Preston and Settle and with the road is blocked, motorists have been advised to seek alternative
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Important guidance for Leeds Bradford Airport passengers after global IT outage
LEEDS Bradford Airport has issued guidance for passengers following a global IT outage. Businesses and users who use Microsoft are facing major outages in the UK and around the world, with laptops and systems not working. The outage has impacted
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Bulls add two more to their roster as former star arrives on short-term deal
EAMON O’Carroll and the Bulls have remained busy in the transfer market having added two more players to the group on short-term loan deals. Dan Okoro and Harvey Makin are the two men in question, with Bulls down to the bare bones with player availability
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Murder squad detectives will help throw 'full weight of law' at Leeds rioters
MURDER squad detectives will help throw the "full weight of law" at rioters in Leeds, as roads remain closed in the Harehills area today. There were shocking scenes last night as a huge crowd gathered on the streets, police cars were attacked,
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Super League flyer lands back at Bulls in huge boost for O’Carroll
BRADFORD Bulls have announced that Super League speedster Liam Tindall has re-joined the club on loan until the end of the 2024 season. The 22-year-old had a brief spell in the red, amber and black earlier this year, making two appearances against
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Bradford-born footballer Greenwood makes multi-million-pound move abroad
A BRADFORD footballer has made a multi-million-pound move abroad. Wibsey-born Mason Greenwood, who attended Appleton Academy in Wyke, has completed his transfer to Marseille from Manchester United. The PA news agency understands United and
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Afternoon tea event to raise funds for Allerton Cat Rescue
AN afternoon tea event will be held to raise funds for Allerton Cat Rescue. The event, on Saturday, July 20, will be held at Little House Community Centre on Market Street in Bingley. It will run from 11am until 3pm. As well as the afternoon
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Bradford impacted by global Microsoft outage affecting banks, airlines, and more
Businesses and users who use Microsoft are facing major outages in the UK and around the world, with laptops and systems not working. Sky News was one of the companies that were affected, being unable to broadcast its morning show at 6am, with
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Missing teenage boy found safe and well, police confirm
A MISSING boy who was reported missing has been found safe and well. Police issued a public appeal earlier to find 14-year-old Patrick Thompkins, from Bradford. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said this afternoon: "He has been found
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Industrial estate approved after opening hours compromise
A NEW industrial estate can be built on a former laundry site after the developer and Bradford Council reached a compromise on opening hours. Plans to build 10 industrial units on the former Bowling Park Laundry site on Bowling Hall Road were submitted
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Bantams scholar Goodman's eventful night against Euros champions
GEORGE Goodman came close to scoring for Northern Ireland under-19s in their defeat to Italy in the Euro finals last night. The hosts were beaten 3-0 by the defending champion Italians in Larne. But City second-year scholar Goodman played just
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Six-figure grant for researchers studying older people's wellbeing
The Bradford Institute for Health Research (BIHR) has been granted £892,518 by the Nuffield Foundation to establish a study focussing on older people's wellbeing. The cohort study, named Wellbeing in Later Life in Bradford, will be conducted in
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Sky at Night presenter stars in university graduation ceremony
SPACE scientist and Sky at Night presenter, Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, has given a motivating talk to the next generation, encouraging them to reach for the stars just like her. Ms Aderin-Pocock spoke at a ceremony for the University of Bradford's
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Ambitious strategy on how to end all road deaths by 2040 will be unveiled in Bradford
AN ambitious strategy - setting out how officials plan to eliminate all deaths and serious injuries on West Yorkshire's roads by 2040 - will be launched in Bradford next month. The West Yorkshire Vision Zero Strategy is to be unveiled at an event
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104 bed hotel planned for city centre Conservation Area
PROPOSALS to build a 104-bed hotel “represent a major investment in Bradford city centre” – according to a new planning application. The plans call for a five-storey aparthotel to be built on Sunbridge Road, on a vacant site once occupied by a
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Refurbishment plan for Grade II listed building in central Bradford
PLANS to refurbish Bradford’s listed former Institute for the Blind building have been approved. The building, at the corner of North Parade and Upper Piccadilly, is currently home to a number of ground floor businesses, including a tattoo parlour
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Hospital to close this Autumn - with sale proceeds spent on new health facility
SHIPLEY Hospital is due to close this autumn – with proceeds from the sale to be spent on a new Health and Wellbeing facility in the town. Controversial plans to close the hospital were first announced by the NHS almost five years ago. Services
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Men jailed after cocaine and cannabis found hidden in secret compartment of car
TWO men “caught red-handed” with drugs in their car have been jailed at Bradford Crown Court. Murtaza Qureshi was locked up for 39 months and Ayman Javed got 30 months for dealing in cocaine and cannabis. Prosecutor Austin Newman told the court
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‘We’re going from strength to strength’: Bar celebrates one-year anniversary
A BAR in one of Bradford’s hottest spots is “going from strength to strength” as the owners celebrate its one-year anniversary. The Brass Owl, on North Parade officially opened on July 22 last year, after a soft launch for family and friends the
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'It's part of the current game': Bulls boss vents frustration for dynamic duo
BRADFORD Bulls head coach Eamon O’Carroll has expressed his frustration with one law change for the 2024 season but conceded it’s best for the game. For this current campaign the RFL have introduced match limits for all professionals to decrease
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Avenue face two derbies in first month as league fixtures revealed
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) will start their Northern Premier League East Division campaign on home soil, before entertaining two near-neighbours in the first month of action. The NPL fixtures were revealed last night, and Avenue have been handed an
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NATH'S NATTERS: Cougars well-intentioned but naive as statement issue complex
IT was the statement heard around the world, well British rugby league at least, as Cougars sacked head coach Matt Foster last week and publicly revealed exactly why. On the face of it, it seemed a head-scratching decision, with Keighley sat on
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Bulls bringing Emergency Services Day back to Odsal ahead of York clash
BRADFORD Bulls are holding their annual Emergency Services Day at Odsal this Sunday. The first-team will be facing York in the Betfred Championship in an important game in the play-off race, while the women’s side host Sheffield Eagles immediately
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Transfer twist in City's pursuit of loan signing
CITY could add a loan player to their squad in Austria – but not the one they have been tracking. The Bantams, who head for Obertraun today, have made an offer to bring in another recruit and will look to fly him over to the training camp if the