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  • Stray horses could cause accident in Bradford, says councillor

    Loose horses and the mess they create are blighting the lives of people who live in Undercliffe, a councillor has warned. Coun Howard Middleton said action must be taken to prevent a “serious accident”. He said: “Last week we had a horse running free

  • Murderers get 55 years for torture killing of Bradford student

    Two men who tortured and murdered Bradford University student Tony Ho must spend a total of 55 years behind bars. Reaben Kareem was locked up for a minimum of 30 years and Jwanru Osman for 25 years by the Recorder of Bradford, Judge James Stewart QC.

  • CITY 1 CREWE 5

    City were sent into a summer of uncertainty with a home hiding by Crewe. This embarrassing defeat, their biggest at Valley Parade for eight seasons, also condemned the Bantams to a 18th place finish - their lowest since being forced to apply for re-election

  • Man, 50, stabbed to death outside Cleckheaton house party

    A murder hunt has started after a neighbour was stabbed to death outside a house party in Cleckheaton early today. The 50-year-old man had been called to help deal with trouble at the party in Brooklyn Street shortly before 1am. He was then

  • Musing on minerals

    I decided that this week I’d highlight wines that had mineral flavours. “Minerals,” I blurted out at the dinner table. “I’ll write about minerals this week”. My suggestion was met with derision. “Minerals? That’s really boring,” said my youngest.

  • City team news

    Dominic Rowe was handed his first start as City brought down the curtain on a tough season this afternoon. The young winger, who previously played the last ten minutes at Southend, was one of two changes from the side that got the point at

  • Saturday, May 7, 2011

    25 years ago: Thousands of dog owners in the Bradford district faced a £10-a-year “pet tax”. 50 years ago: Bradford’s fire chief was to visit some 50 clubs – private and otherwise – in the city to see what safety precautions were in force in the event

  • Saturday, May 7, 2011

    The following have been dealt with by Bradford magistrates: Lee John Graham, aged 28, of Little Horton Lane, Little Horton; three counts of theft, using threatening or insulting words or behaviour, jailed for four months suspended for 12 months, £100

  • Saturday, May 7, 2011

    The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Apperley Bridge: alteration and extension to existing conservatory to form sun room and larger kitchen, 47 The Leavens. Baildon: display of church information signs fixed to

  • Memorial service for victims of fire

    A memorial service in Centenary Square will remember the 56 lives lost in the Bradford City fire disaster. The bells at City Hall will chime Abide With Me and You’ll Never Walk Alone to mark the start of the service, which will be conducted

  • Haworth man has short cut into Home Guard!

    Mike Hodgson has pledged to make one of the biggest sacrifices of his life so he can join a re-enactment group. The retired driver is preparing to lop off his two-foot-long ponytail in order to join the ranks of Haworth Home Guard. Army haircuts of

  • Will Greens hold the balance of power in Bradford?

    by Ben Barnett and Clive White T&A Reporters Bradford’s Labour Group edged closer to majority control of the local authority by clinching five more seats in the district elections. Sit-down talks between Bradford Council’s Labour leadership and

  • Malicious grave thefts must stop

    There can be few things worse than parents outliving their children, but one of them must be seeing your dead offsprings’ memory repeatedly desecrated. Pat and Lawrence Greaves should be tending the graves of their two daughters and laying

  • Top muslim women meet

    Muslim women from across the UK were visiting Bradford this weekend for a residential conference. The Daughters of Eve event, believed to be the first of its kind in the Bradford district, includes interactive workshops, panel discussions and keynote

  • Rooley Lane death crash driver 'never saw' victim

    A mother-of-two received a community order after admitting causing the death of a Bradford scooter enthusiast. Zdenka Samkova, a Czech national, was ordered to carry out 160 hours of unpaid work and was banned from driving for a year, when she appeared

  • Jeffries in shock Bradford Bulls comeback

    The Bulls today sprung a major shock after bringing Ben Jeffries back to the club. Jeffries has put pen to paper on a deal running until the end of next season after Wakefield agreed to his release. The Aussie half-back only joined the

  • Clubs line up to get Lees on loan from Leeds United

    Leeds defender Tom Lees is in demand after a successful season on loan at Bury, where he has helped them gain promotion to League One. United manager Simon Grayson revealed that a number of clubs had asked about the 20-year-old, who is highly rated