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Iain McInnes, who lives next to the proposed development site at Westgate Hill, looks out onto scenic fields that could become a housing site if a developer goes ahead with a planning application

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Critics fear 1,000 new homes could lead to 'irreversible urban sprawl'

Residents Iain and Dianne McInnes stand next to the proposed development site at Westgate Hill alongside Green Party Cllr Celia Hickson

Residents Iain and Dianne McInnes stand next to the proposed development site at Westgate Hill alongside Green Party Cllr Celia Hickson

Local government

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Controversial plan to build 1,000 homes on green space enters next stage

Students from Bradford investigated a mock crime scene set up a the University of Bradford

Students from Bradford investigated a mock crime scene set up a the University of Bradford

Bradford 'junior detectives' investigate mock crime scene in police project

Westgate Hill Street in Bradford

Westgate Hill Street in Bradford

Rush hour crash causes traffic problems on busy road in Bradford

A five-bedroom detached home in Tong is now on the market for offers in the region of £1,150,000

A five-bedroom detached home in Tong is now on the market for offers in the region of £1,150,000

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Five-bed Bradford home on market for offers in region of £1,150,000

Yorkshire Garden Centres, which runs Tong Garden Centre, was among a number of Bradford business who won a Raising the Bar Award

Yorkshire Garden Centres, which runs Tong Garden Centre, was among a number of Bradford business who won a Raising the Bar Award

Businesses that 'strive to improve the places where we live' are recognised

Voluntary and community groups gathered at the Tong Wellbeing Hub at the Sutton Centre last week, for a 'casework clinic' organised by Bradford South MP Judith Cummins

Voluntary and community groups gathered at the Tong Wellbeing Hub at the Sutton Centre last week, for a 'casework clinic' organised by Bradford South MP Judith Cummins

Bradford MP hosts 'casework clinic' for community organisations

This burned out motorbike was discovered in the Pit Hill area of Bradford

This burned out motorbike was discovered in the Pit Hill area of Bradford

Police discover burned-out motorbike on Bradford estate

Inside the five-bed detached house, on Church Farm Close in Tong Village

Inside the five-bed detached house, on Church Farm Close in Tong Village

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Inside the 'immaculate' Bradford home on the market for over £1million

Update after police officer hit by quad bike while using spike strip

Update after police officer hit by quad bike while using spike strip

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Update after police officer hit by quad bike while using spike strip

Police officer hit by quad bike while using stinger

Police officer hit by quad bike while using stinger

Police officer hit by quad bike while using spike strip

Quad bikes and motorbikes have been seized by police following an incident on Tong Street on Sunday

Quad bikes and motorbikes have been seized by police following an incident on Tong Street on Sunday

Call for action against 'reckless' riders after dramatic Tong Street incident

Markings on the road from a crash which closed Tong Lane this morning

Markings on the road from a crash which closed Tong Lane this morning

Crash on Tong Lane closes road and causes heavy traffic

Buttershaw and Wibsey has the highest amount of registered XL Bully dogs across Bradford

Buttershaw and Wibsey has the highest amount of registered XL Bully dogs across Bradford

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More than 350 XL Bullies registered in Bradford after law change

Man arrested after fire on boat parked outside house

Man arrested after fire on boat parked outside house

Man arrested after fire on boat parked outside house

Montserrat Road, off Tong Street, in Bradford

Montserrat Road, off Tong Street, in Bradford

Police appeal after four suspects on off-road bikes break into property

Councillor Matt Edwards in Bradford city centre

Councillor Matt Edwards in Bradford city centre

General Election 2024

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Councillor bidding to become Bradford South MP at upcoming General Election

Gareth Gates is set to perform in Bradford tomorrow

Gareth Gates is set to perform in Bradford tomorrow

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Bradford-born star Gareth Gates to perform on stage in city music venue

Yorkshire Garden Centres Group, which runs Tong Garden Centre, has picked up a national retail award

Yorkshire Garden Centres Group, which runs Tong Garden Centre, has picked up a national retail award

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Bradford business beats industry giants to win national retail award

The unauthorised entrance to the venue

The unauthorised entrance to the venue

Planning and development

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MP raises concerns about wedding guests 'setting off flares' on rural road

Broadstone Way, which runs through the heart of Holme Wood

Broadstone Way, which runs through the heart of Holme Wood

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Buses terminating early after vandalism on Bradford estate

Police found a cannabis farm at a house in Dennison Fold, Tyersal, Bradford

Police found a cannabis farm at a house in Dennison Fold, Tyersal, Bradford

Electricity 'dangerously bypassed' at Bradford cannabis farm

Terrified woman 'thought she was going to die' when 'violent bully's temper erupted'

St Columba's Catholic Primary School in Bradford.

St Columba's Catholic Primary School in Bradford.

Bradford primary school forced into emergency closure today

Local government

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Work underway to identify man believed to be behind litter on major street

An adult and child were injured after a car overturned on Tong Street in Bradford last night.

An adult and child were injured after a car overturned on Tong Street in Bradford last night.

Adult and child rushed to hospital as car overturns in horrific Bradford crash

Shawn Crossfield died after a paragliding crash in a field on Tong Lane

Shawn Crossfield died after a paragliding crash in a field on Tong Lane

Report released after death of much-loved man in paragliding tragedy

Tong Garden Centre

Tong Garden Centre

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Father and son bring stall to popular Bradford garden centre

This motorbike was recovered by police on Oddy Street, in Tong, Bradford

This motorbike was recovered by police on Oddy Street, in Tong, Bradford

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Police find £200,000 of stolen materials on flat bed truck in Bradford estate

A house fire was reported on Rook Lane, Bradford.

A house fire was reported on Rook Lane, Bradford.

Adult and child forced to flee from fire at Bradford home

Rook Lane in Bradford has been shut due to a building fire.

Rook Lane in Bradford has been shut due to a building fire.

Road closed off this afternoon due to building fire in Bradford

Sam and Lydia Holdsworth have named two New Year lambs after Bradford City players. The lambs' mum is at the bottom right

Sam and Lydia Holdsworth have named two New Year lambs after Bradford City players. The lambs' mum is at the bottom right

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First two lambs of New Year named after Bradford City's 'mighty Bantams' players

The shutters remain down at the KFC off Tong Street

The shutters remain down at the KFC off Tong Street

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'All good things must come to an end' - KFC shuts Bradford restaurant

The filling station the EV bays were to be installed at

The filling station the EV bays were to be installed at

Planning and development

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Drivers could be 'dazzled' by headlights of cars at electric charging station

Staff from the Casualty Prevention Unit and Officers from the Roads Prevention Unit hand over toys donated to Bradford Cinderella Club.

Staff from the Casualty Prevention Unit and Officers from the Roads Prevention Unit hand over toys donated to Bradford Cinderella Club.

Police officers kick off festive season by donating to Bradford toy appeal

Tong Lane, near its junction with New Lane

Tong Lane, near its junction with New Lane

Road cleared after two-car crash caused traffic chaos on busy Bradford route

Staff and pupils at Tong Leadership Academy are celebrating their recent 'Good' Ofsted report

Staff and pupils at Tong Leadership Academy are celebrating their recent 'Good' Ofsted report

Milestone for Bradford secondary school as it moves up from 'requires improvement'

The Bradford Next depot, off Toftshaw Lane and Stead Road

The Bradford Next depot, off Toftshaw Lane and Stead Road

Talks to begin as Next proposes closure of Bradford warehouse

The Next warehouse, in Toftshaw Lane, Bradford

The Next warehouse, in Toftshaw Lane, Bradford

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Nearly 800 jobs affected as Next makes 'difficult' decision over Bradford warehouse

From left to right: Elizabeth Bentley, Alex Metcalf, Steph Harrison, Natalie Hope-Smith, and Adam Bugajski from Yorkshire Garden Centres

From left to right: Elizabeth Bentley, Alex Metcalf, Steph Harrison, Natalie Hope-Smith, and Adam Bugajski from Yorkshire Garden Centres

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Bradford-based garden centre company wins national award

The Go Local Extra on Tong Street is offering bread and milk for 1p each

The Go Local Extra on Tong Street is offering bread and milk for 1p each

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Shop selling bread and milk for 1p each to help struggling families

Harrogate Magistrates' Court, in Victoria Avenue

Harrogate Magistrates' Court, in Victoria Avenue

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Bradford freight company ordered to pay more than £1,500 for failing police request

The existing filling station on Westgate Hill Street

The existing filling station on Westgate Hill Street

Planning and development

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Electric car charging zone planned for filling station

This bike, stolen from the University of Bradford, was recovered this week.

This bike, stolen from the University of Bradford, was recovered this week.

Bike stolen from University of Bradford recovered by police

Taf Evans, depot principal at PD Bannister, with Maggie Williamson, general manager of Palletways UK

Taf Evans, depot principal at PD Bannister, with Maggie Williamson, general manager of Palletways UK

Dedicated team given award for going 'above and beyond'

The 6 Acres, in Westgate Hill Street, in Tong

The 6 Acres, in Westgate Hill Street, in Tong

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Bradford pub set to be 'talk of the town' as works on huge refurb continue

Tong Garden Centre revealed its festive celebrations yesterday

Tong Garden Centre revealed its festive celebrations yesterday

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WATCH: Inside Bradford garden centre as it launches popular Christmas display

Picture: Pixabay

Picture: Pixabay

Danger driver fled from police and went at 80mph in 30mph zone

Two people have been arrested as part of an investigation into dog fighting and cock fighting

Two people have been arrested as part of an investigation into dog fighting and cock fighting

Arrests made in Bradford as part of probe into dog and cock fighting

The 6 Acres, in Westgate Hill Street, in Tong

The 6 Acres, in Westgate Hill Street, in Tong

Pub promises 'big plans' after closing for big refurb

A delivery driver has his van stolen while making a delivery on Tong Street, Bradford

A delivery driver has his van stolen while making a delivery on Tong Street, Bradford

Van stolen on Bradford street while driver was making a delivery

Tributes to Denis Ward

Tributes to Denis Ward

Appleby Horse Fair

High-profile funeral held for boy, 15, who died at Appleby Horse Fair

New play area opens at Tong Garden Centre

New play area opens at Tong Garden Centre

Woodland at Bradford garden centre transformed into unique play area

The cannabis farm was discovered on Melford Street on Dudley Hill

The cannabis farm was discovered on Melford Street on Dudley Hill

Police scouring CCTV after cannabis farm is busted