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  • Firefighters called to moorland blaze

    FIREFIGHTERS were called to a grass fire earlier today. Pumps from Illingworth and Keighley were called to the fire at Ovenden Moor. A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said it was around 100 metres by 30 metres. Aqua backpacks and beaters

  • Three arrested after Clayton burglary

    THREE people have been arrested following a burglary in the Clayton area.  Officers were called to a report to the ongoing burglary this morning. The Bradford West Neighbourhood Policing Team said: "The suspects had fled the scene but three

  • Concern over A&E waiting times in Bradford

    CONCERNS have been raised over A&E waiting times in Bradford, with Government ministers accused of "incompetence".  Figures for last month show that 76 per cent of patients at the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which includes

  • Audi driver slapped with warning over 'anti-social' driving

    AN Audi driver has been slapped with a warning from Bradford's Steerside Enforcement Team.  The car was spotted overtaking traffic and being driven in an "anti-social manner".  Both the vehicle and the driver were given a Section 59 warning

  • Penis cancer on the agenda as Bradford academic speaks to MPs

    A PSYCHOLOGIST from the University of Bradford has spoken to MPs about how male cancer patients need to be better supports. Dr Pete Branney addressed the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Male Cancer, discussing three types of male cancer - testicular

  • "Well done Bradford. St George's Hall is stunning"

    Barbara Dickson said she was proud to be the first act on stage at newly re-opened St George's Hall last night, and was full of praise for the £9.5 million refurbishment. "Well done, Bradford. This has always been a beautiful venue and tonight it

  • Ten taxis in Bradford suspended on first night of crackdown

    TEN taxis were suspended last night in a police crackdown.  West Yorkshire Police's Roads Policing Unit is carrying out Operation Keilderglen in Bradford in partnership with taxi licensing and enforcement from Bradford Council. The operation

  • Bike seized and rider arrested after fleeing from police

    A BIKE rider was arrested after fleeing from police.  'Sergeant Wilko', who is part Bradford's Steerside Enforcement Team, shared these pictures. Bradford South driving abuse clamped down on by Operation Steerside West Yorkshire Police

  • Kear frustrated as Bulls lack discipline in first loss

    DISAPPOINTED John Kear reflected on the Bulls’ first loss of the year and admitted: “It didn’t resemble a game of rugby league.” Bradford went down 24-10 at Sheffield as the Eagles came from behind with 24 unanswered points. The Bulls had to

  • Fleapit flashback to 1975

    REWIND to this week in 1975 and cinemagoers visiting the Odeon could have been forgiven for recognising one of the stars of The Odessa File. The tense thriller was of particular interest because it starred Dewsbury-born actress Mary Tamm. Mary

  • Bid for 3am restaurant opening refused

    PLANNERS say a restaurant's proposal to stay open until 3am is "unacceptable." Last year a Bradford Council approved plans to turn Grade II listed 36 Peckover Street into a restaurant and take away. Earlier this year the applicant, Mr Khal,

  • Bantams women must 'steel' themselves for Sheffield test

    BRADFORD City Women face possibly their biggest game of the season tomorrow with the visit of Sheffield FC Ladies to the Mitton Group Stadium. City’s midweek game at Guiseley was postponed on the day, while their relegation rivals had mixed fortunes

  • Asda shoppers help three Bradford causes

    FUNDRAISING donated by shoppers at Asda has been handed out to charity's across the city. Shoppers who took part in the Cemetery Road supermarket's Green Token Giving Programme has seen £500 awarded to Bradford Hospital's Charity, £200 to Bradford

  • Shared Lives service retains 'good' CQC rating

    BRADFORD Council's Shared Lives service has retained its Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The CQC inspected the Shared Lives service in January. It received a good rating in all five of the service areas. Shared Lives is

  • CAR REVIEW: MG ZS

    WITH sales of compact SUVs and small crossovers continuing to grow across Europe, MG decided it was time to increase its offering in the market. With that in mind, it introduced the MG ZS, an all-new offering described by MG as a ‘global car’ that

  • Hunted star to visit Saltaire

    A CYBERCRIME expert and investigator on Channel 4's Hunted series will be signing copies of her new book in Saltaire on Monday. Former Bradford detective Julie Clegg, will be at Salts Mill bookstore from noon to 2pm to meet fans buying her book,

  • Former Ivegate shop marching to a different Drum

    AT A TIME when headlines are dominated by pub closures, it is refreshing to hear of pub companies expanding. As well as the micro-pub surge, many new establishments are being opened by chains in premises you might never consider suitable as a pub

  • Bantams boss: We'll see a better game than last week

    DAVID Hopkin anticipates City’s latest home game to be much easier on the eye than the last one. After the frustration of Fleetwood, in-form Plymouth provide the Valley Parade opposition this afternoon as the Bantams try to bounce straight back

  • O'Connor: Bantams must take the strain off Payne

    ANTHONY O’Connor has called on City not to just rely on Jack Payne for inspiration. Teams are starting to clamp down on the on-loan Huddersfield Town playmaker, who has been such a key figure in David Hopkin’s plans. Fleetwood effectively kept

  • Bantams v Plymouth: Game guide and probable teams

    Check out our game preview as the Bantams host Plymouth in their continued bid for survival in League One. Kick-off: Saturday, February 16 (3pm) Venue: Valley Parade Possible line-ups CITY GK Richard O’Donnell RB Paul Caddis CH