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  • Bradford author pens book on women's suffrage in Halifax

    ON OCTOBER 16, 1830, the Leeds Mercury printed its usual selection of readers’ letters. Commenting on subjects ranging from art exhibitions to poetry about the British oak tree, they were typical, with one exception. In the middle of the page

  • Town gets boost from walk scheme

    CHRISTINE McCabe likes nothing better than to see groups of walkers out and about in Bingley. She hopes that they have been encouraged to stride out in the town by its official accreditation - Bingley Walkers are Welcome. Throughout the town

  • Man assaulted with iron bar near pub in Shelf

    WEST Yorkshire Police are trying to trace a suspect after a man was assaulted with an iron bar in a shocking attack close to a pub in Shelf this afternoon. The incident occurred on Cooper Lane near the Space4Craft shop and the Prince of Orange

  • Appeal issued after bookmakers burgled in Wibsey

    WEST Yorkshire Police has issued an appeal for witnesses after a popular bookmakers was burgled in Wibsey. The Betfred store on High Street suffered a burglary last Saturday between 4:15am and 8:10am. The crime reference number for the case is

  • Stolen Volkswagen recovered in Bradford after Leeds burglary

    A STOLEN car has been located in the BD3 area this afternoon, having been found just hours after it was taken in a burglary in the Westwood area of Leeds. West Yorkshire Police - Bradford East tweeted about the incident and confirmed that a full

  • Bristol Rovers v Bantams game preview

    Check out our game preview as the Bantams travel to Bristol Rovers in the League One relegation dogfight. Kick-off: Saturday, April 13 (3pm) Venue: Memorial Stadium Possible line-ups BRISTOL ROVERS GK Jack Bonham RB James Clarke

  • West Yorkshire youths save ducks from drain disaster

    West Yorkshire Police - Wildlife and Rural Crime officers have received a welcome surprise within the last 24 hours, with an alleged animal attack turning out to be an act of great kindness. The officers attended a report of youths attacking ducklings

  • Plan to turn bank into seven shops is approved

    PLANS to redevelop a former bank on a major Bradford route have been approved. The former HSBC banking hall on Tong Street has been empty for a number of years, but in 2017 plans to refurbish the building and turn it into a retail and residential

  • CAR REVIEW: Lexus RC 300h

    As a hybrid-powered four-seat coupe, the Lexus RC 300h is a unique offering when it comes to this sector. And it also helps that the RC just happens to be drop-dead gorgeous, oozing elegance, craftsmanship and exclusivity. The car has been given

  • End of an era for scouts' and guides' meeting place

    IT’S an end of an era for Burley Scout & Guide Group. The scouts and guides are about to move their meetings to a brand new headquarters in Peel Place. Their present meeting place, built in 1968, is about to be demolished. To celebrate all

  • Anyone for tennis at Salts?

    SALTS Tennis Club's new season of adult introductory coaching sessions start on Wednesday April 17 at 6.30pm. Cost is £50 and includes membership of the Saltaire-based club until April 2020 and a series of group coaching sessions. The club's

  • Hitchcox hopes to be back for exciting end to season

    JY Hitchcox is targeting a return to competitive action by the end of the regular season – the winger insisting the club have the strength in depth to cope with injuries in 2019. The 29-year-old sustained the shoulder injury against York City Knights

  • McDonalds in bid for longer weekend opening hours

    FAST food giant McDonalds has applied for permission to increase the opening hours of one of its Bradford restaurants. The branch on Rooley Lane currently opens from 5am to midnight on Monday to Friday, and 7am to midnight on weekends. A new application

  • OPPOSITION: Rovers return looking for revenge

    FEATHERSTONE Rovers can be forgiven for being on a revenge mission considering how close their last contest was with the Bulls. Just one point was the difference when the two teams met at Odsal in then opening round of Championship fixtures on February

  • Peltier excited to be back in Bulls mix

    ROSS Peltier has spoken of his excitement as he prepares to pull on the Bradford jersey for the first time since October – having been named in John Kear’s 19-man squad for the Featherstone Rovers clash. The prop last featured in the red, amber

  • Hate crime review 'should be as wide as possible'

    A REVIEW of hate crime in the Bradford District should involve as many groups as possible, including free speech advocates - according to a committee. And one members suggested that the review also speak to people who carry out hate crimes, even

  • Volunteers needed for Bradford Science Festival

    A CALL has gone out to residents and businesses to help with activities forming part of this year’s Bradford Science Festival. There are lots of opportunities to get involved on the weekend of 20 to 21 July. Volunteers are needed for running activities

  • Treble joy for Greenwood and Hardcastle in opening win

    STACEY Greenwood and Amy Hardcastle both scored hat-tricks as Bulls Women's side kicked off their 2019 Women's Super League season in style with a 38-16 win over Featherstone Rovers. A fast start to the contest saw the Bulls race into a 16-0 lead

  • ANDREW CHALMERS: We can expect tight desperate fight

    IT'S Challenge Cup time again and we welcome Featherstone Rovers to Odsal. Of course, we have played them once already and pipped them at the post for the narrowest of wins. Tomorrow’s tie has the makings of a classic and the prize for the winner

  • Loan star Roche happy to be back at Odsal

    COLTON Roche insists he is raring to go again as he prepares to pull on the red, amber and black for the first time since 2017. The forward re-joined the club this week on a season-long loan from Huddersfield Giants, who he joined following a year-long

  • Hospital discharging problems discussed at meeting

    Some NHS patients have been forced to spend an extra night in hospital because of delays in getting their take-home medication. The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs Pinderfields, Pontefract and Dewsbury Hospitals admitted that the problem