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A debate about a draft statutory instrument relating to the proposed ban on single-use vapes was chaired by Bradford South MP Judith Cummins in her capacity as deputy speaker of the House of Commons

Disposable vapes

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Bradford South MP oversees debate on vape bill statutory instrument

File photograph of someone working at a computer

File photograph of someone working at a computer

Probation unit covering Bradford 'operating in chaotic state' - report

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater (centre) with Dignity in Dying campaigners as they gather in Parliament Square, central London, in support of the “assisted dying bill”.

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater (centre) with Dignity in Dying campaigners as they gather in Parliament Square, central London, in support of the “assisted dying bill”.

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Assisted dying Bill to offer ‘strictest protections’ in world, says MP

Martin Hibbert (James Manning/PA)

Martin Hibbert (James Manning/PA)

Manchester Arena survivors awarded £45,000 in damages after harassment claim

West Yorkshire Police HQ, in Wakefield

West Yorkshire Police HQ, in Wakefield

West Yorkshire Police

Detective shared graphic photo of attempted murder scene, misconduct hearing told

Ian Howell and Giles Pierce, both of Japan Tobacco International (JTI), with findings of their investigation

Ian Howell and Giles Pierce, both of Japan Tobacco International (JTI), with findings of their investigation

Reader letter: We need a massive crackdown on illegal tobacco sales

Naz Shah has committed to

Naz Shah has committed to

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Bradford MP commits to ‘naming and shaming’ as 'scandal' rumbles on

In a debate chaired by Bradford South MP Judith Cummins, the Renters' Rights Bill passed its Second Reading last Wednesday (October 9). It will now enter Committee Stage

In a debate chaired by Bradford South MP Judith Cummins, the Renters' Rights Bill passed its Second Reading last Wednesday (October 9). It will now enter Committee Stage

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Renters' Rights Bill progresses after Bradford MP chairs reading

Northern Rail says their ticketing policy is on the website. Image: Northern Rail

Northern Rail says their ticketing policy is on the website. Image: Northern Rail

Reader letter: 'Northern Rail fine adds to poor public perception of railways'

A judge has said using the word 'bald' about a man could breach equality laws because it is

A judge has said using the word 'bald' about a man could breach equality laws because it is

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'It's silly' - High Court rules calling a man bald could be sexual harassment

Bradford Just Stop Oil activists Mollie Somerville (centre) and Ludi Simpson (right). Image: Jamie Lowe

Bradford Just Stop Oil activists Mollie Somerville (centre) and Ludi Simpson (right). Image: Jamie Lowe

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Reader letter: 'The climate has always changed and will continue to change'

Senior coroner Martin Fleming

Senior coroner Martin Fleming

Senior Bradford coroner given second formal warning

A section of the Spen Valley Greenway

A section of the Spen Valley Greenway

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Woman 'flew through the air' after she was hit by e-bike at popular spot

The impact of online abuse is worse if children go through it alone. Pic: NSPCC

The impact of online abuse is worse if children go through it alone. Pic: NSPCC

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'I was conned into sending nudes': Why young people fear reporting abuse

Residents’ and visitors’ permit charges have been announced for Little Germany and other areas

Residents’ and visitors’ permit charges have been announced for Little Germany and other areas

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New pay and display and permit charges revealed for Bradford district

Hundreds of prisoners are being freed early. Image: Jeff Moore/PA

Hundreds of prisoners are being freed early. Image: Jeff Moore/PA

Reader letter: 'If people were afraid of prison there'd be less crime'

Divorce could potentially be an expensive process to go through in the UK

Divorce could potentially be an expensive process to go through in the UK

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How much does divorce cost in the UK? Solicitor breaks down the figures

The rate of repeat knife crime offenders in West Yorkshire has reached a record high, the T&A has reported. Image: Radar/PA

The rate of repeat knife crime offenders in West Yorkshire has reached a record high, the T&A has reported. Image: Radar/PA

Reader letter: 'Keep knife crime offenders locked up for longer'

Parents of children who miss out on school will face higher fines

Parents of children who miss out on school will face higher fines

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Fines for taking children out of school to increase in England from today

Children are required to use car seats until the age of 12 or until they are 135cm tall

Children are required to use car seats until the age of 12 or until they are 135cm tall

Expert reveals where you should place your child car seat to avoid a hefty fine

T&A reader letter

T&A reader letter

Reader letter: There should be severe sentences for mill fire convictions

Nuisance parking can be a real issue on many British streets

Nuisance parking can be a real issue on many British streets

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How do I complain about nuisance parking on my street in the UK?

Martin Baines with a vintage Velocette motorcycle from the museum’s fleet of vintage police vehicles

Martin Baines with a vintage Velocette motorcycle from the museum’s fleet of vintage police vehicles

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Vintage police vehicles to go on display in Bradford city centre

Many thought Bulls' game against York last month would be their last one at Odsal before re-acquiring the leasehold for the stadium.

Many thought Bulls' game against York last month would be their last one at Odsal before re-acquiring the leasehold for the stadium.

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Bulls reassure fans that historic Odsal deal is "near legal completion"

The travellers in West Holmes Field in Ilkley at the weekend

The travellers in West Holmes Field in Ilkley at the weekend

Council starts legal process to remove Travellers from riverside park

Anna Sari, Head of the clinical negligence team and partner at Morrish Solicitors

Anna Sari, Head of the clinical negligence team and partner at Morrish Solicitors

Morrish Solicitors retains Legal Aid franchise

T&A reader letter

T&A reader letter

Reader letter: We'll never cut knife crime with such weak sentences

Sonny Flemming was struck down with a gastric illness and left scarred from bed bug bites during the holiday, his mum said

Sonny Flemming was struck down with a gastric illness and left scarred from bed bug bites during the holiday, his mum said

'Our holiday was a week-long horror story'

Firefighters have been called out to 45 arson incidents in West Yorkshire prisons since April, councillors have been told

Firefighters have been called out to 45 arson incidents in West Yorkshire prisons since April, councillors have been told

Reader letter: Why should prisoners have single cells? It's not a holiday

A light light trail on Canal Road in Bradford

A light light trail on Canal Road in Bradford

West Yorkshire charity calls for mandatory safety features in all new cars

T&A reader letter

T&A reader letter

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Reader letter: 'Why not harsher sentence or business closure for food hygiene case?'

Thousands of people will work through the night, counting votes from ballot boxes

Thousands of people will work through the night, counting votes from ballot boxes

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Spare a thought for the army of people who make Polling Day happen

Lee Horton and Daron Pickstock, who died in an incident in Bingley in 2020

Lee Horton and Daron Pickstock, who died in an incident in Bingley in 2020

Regulator considers whether to prosecute firms over workers' deaths

Office for National Statistics data, which was published during Pride month, shows 31 same-sex couples married in Bradford in 2022 - down from 34 in 2019.

Office for National Statistics data, which was published during Pride month, shows 31 same-sex couples married in Bradford in 2022 - down from 34 in 2019.

Fewer same-sex marriages in Bradford than before pandemic, new figures show

How long can an alarm sound out in the UK?

How long can an alarm sound out in the UK?

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What should I do if my neighbour's home security alarm keeps going off?

The NSPCC wants political parties

The NSPCC wants political parties

Put children first in General Election says NSPCC

Can I call the police on my neighbours for loud music?

Can I call the police on my neighbours for loud music?

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What time does a neighbour's loud music have to stop in the UK?

What can I do if my neighbour is leaning things on my fence?

What can I do if my neighbour is leaning things on my fence?

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Can my neighbour lean things on my fence? Here is the law in the UK

Firefighters at Dalton Mills earlier this week

Firefighters at Dalton Mills earlier this week

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Additional security measures to be introduced at fire-ravaged derelict mill

Firefighters dealing with the latest blazes at Dalton Mills in Keighley

Firefighters dealing with the latest blazes at Dalton Mills in Keighley

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The 'unusual' and 'arcane' law which makes Dalton Mills effectively ownerless

What is the maximum height of a garden fence in the UK?

What is the maximum height of a garden fence in the UK?

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How high can a garden fence between neighbours be in the UK?

Our reader is not surprised at revelations made at the Post Office Inquiry

Our reader is not surprised at revelations made at the Post Office Inquiry

Reader letter: This is who to blame for Post Office shambles

Can I complain about smoke coming from my neighbour's barbeque?

Can I complain about smoke coming from my neighbour's barbeque?

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Can I complain about smoke coming from my neighbour's BBQ?

Fly-tipping is a blight on streets across the UK

Fly-tipping is a blight on streets across the UK

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Is it illegal to fly tip on your own land? Everything you need to know

How often does your local ice cream van come down your street?

How often does your local ice cream van come down your street?

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What are the rules on ice cream van chimes? This is what the law says

It is not advised to begin filling potholes yourself

It is not advised to begin filling potholes yourself

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Am I legally allowed to fill potholes myself in the UK? Here is the law

Fly tipping could end in a £1000 fine.

Fly tipping could end in a £1000 fine.

Is fly tipping illegal in the UK? The rules and the fine you could be handed

Here is what happens to those who litter in England, Scotland and Wales

Here is what happens to those who litter in England, Scotland and Wales

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What happens if you get caught littering in the UK? See action taken

Here is the law in the UK regarding footballs in neighbouring gardens

Here is the law in the UK regarding footballs in neighbouring gardens

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Can a neighbour keep my kid's football if it accidentally lands in their garden?

The event was organised by MP Imran Hussain, pictured second left, and attended by victims and guests such as Bradford South MP Judith Cummins

The event was organised by MP Imran Hussain, pictured second left, and attended by victims and guests such as Bradford South MP Judith Cummins

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Scandal affecting hundreds of Bradford homeowners could snowball further, MPs warn

Shipley MP Philip Davies has called for more stop and searches in a bid to tackle knife crime. Main Picture: T&A. Inset: Camera Club/Akhlaq Ahmed

Shipley MP Philip Davies has called for more stop and searches in a bid to tackle knife crime. Main Picture: T&A. Inset: Camera Club/Akhlaq Ahmed

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Reader letter: 'We need more visible policing to tackle knife crime'

How do I check if someone is using my WiFi?

How do I check if someone is using my WiFi?

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Can my neighbour legally use my WiFi without permission in the UK?

Trudi Warner outside the Royal Courts of Justice earlier in April. Image: Callum Parke/PA

Trudi Warner outside the Royal Courts of Justice earlier in April. Image: Callum Parke/PA

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Reader letter: Ruling will help judicial system resist protest clampdown

The NSPCC is working with the British Esports Federation to help keep children safer in online gaming. Pic: NSPCC

The NSPCC is working with the British Esports Federation to help keep children safer in online gaming. Pic: NSPCC

NSPCC teams up with British Esports Federation to keep children safer online