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  • Bradford Bulls to leave Odsal for Dewsbury

    BRADFORD Bulls have announced they will leave their long-standing Odsal home at the end of the current season and move to Dewsbury Rams’ Tetley’s Stadium. The club have signed a two-year deal to play at their Championship neighbours while they

  • Two arrested in Bradford Moor for drug dealing offences

    BRADFORD East police have arrested two people for drug dealing offences in the Bradford Moor area. They posted on Facebook that inquiries were continuing. Officers thanked the local community for intelligence. They said: "We will continue

  • Do you recognise this man?

    WEST Yorkshire Police are asking if anyone has any information about this man in connection with a burglary in the Bradford district He was caught on camera on July 27. The crime reference number for the case is 13190385446. The photo reference

  • Wanted man arrested in Baildon after truck spotted

    A DRIVER has been arrested by police for domestic matters after his vehicle was seen in Baildon. Police tweeted that they managed to intercept the Ford Transit truck which was linked to the wanted male. He was the driver and was arrested.

  • Keighley man, 18, charged with robbery and burglary offences

    AN 18-YEAR-OLD Keighley man has been charged with multiple offences including a robbery in Bradford and burglaries in Kirklees and Leeds. Ashley Robinson, of Aireworth Street in Keighley, was remanded in custody to appear before magistrates today

  • STRI all set for 2019 open days at St Ives, Bingley

    STRI has announced the final event partners for STRI Research 2019 which takes place on September 25 and 26 at STRI UK at the St Ives estate in Bingley. The companies joining STRI’s team of global sport industry specialists are Airter, Aquatrols

  • West Yorkshire Combined Authority invests £319m in measures

    THE West Yorkshire Combined Authority has invested a total of £319 million in measures to support businesses, create skilled jobs and apprenticeships, improve local transport links and reduce air pollution. Working in partnership with the Leeds

  • Bradford security firm Kings picks graduates

    KINGS Secure Technologies have chosen two post graduate students to join the company on its 18-month graduate scheme. The programme is designed to build and grow a pipeline of future talent, welcoming young people to bring new and creative ideas

  • BANTAMS OPPOSITION: Oldham's new boss well used to upheaval

    WITH 14 clubs in 12 years, Laurent Banide would seem well qualified for the Oldham revolving door. The latest Latics head coach arrived for his first job in England last month via Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Frenchman Banide can

  • Inquest opens into death of elderly woman hit by car

    AN inquest into the death of an elderly woman who was hit by a car in Swain House opened today. Bradford Coroners' Court heard Ethel Hobbins, 89, had suffered chest and abdominal injuries in the incident on the morning of Wednesday, August 7.

  • Dangerous road to be closed for safety work

    A main road deemed to be a major risk for crashes is to be closed so safety work can be carried out. The busy A6033 between Oxenhope and Hebden Bridge is rated by the Road Safety Foundation as one of the country’s 50 ‘A’ routes with the greatest

  • Bowyer: Bantams must spread the goals around

    GARY Bowyer wants to see goals coming from all areas for City. James Vaughan’s header at Grimsby last week represents the only time they have scored so far. As the Bantams prepare to host Oldham on Saturday, Bowyer is looking for contributions

  • Leeds-Bradford Airport car park charges revealed

    LEEDS Bradford Airport is among the cheapest in the UK for airport parking over the August bank holiday weekend but it is in the top five most expensive airports for meet and greet. Airport Parking Shop reviewed pricing for every UK airport for

  • Controversy over plans for new bench

    PLANS to create a nature haven on a grass verge sparked a row with neighbours. Residents fear a bench proposed for the verge would attract anti-social behaviour and affect their privacy. A public meeting to discuss the overgrown grass area

  • Sol Campbell leaves League Two Macclesfield

    SOL Campbell has left his post as Macclesfield manager by mutual consent after just eight months in charge. The former England defender took charge at Moss Rose in November last year and guided the Silkmen to safety in Sky Bet League Two. A club

  • Bradford's Yorkshire Water joins tree-planting initiative

    WATER companies in England have pledged to plant 11 million new trees by 2030 as part of efforts to make the industry carbon-neutral. The firms will be planting trees on around 15,000 acres (6,000 hectares) of land across England, as well as supporting

  • New lease of life for village chip shop

    A CLAYTON fish and chip shop has been revamped and reopened, now under the Websters brand. Andrew Webster has taken over the takeaway on Clayton Road, completely refurbishing the store ahead of its reopening eight weeks ago. Mr Webster has

  • Beckfoot School A Level results 2019

    J Abbas  Biology, Chemistry, History A Adeel Graphical communication, Geography, Government & politics Har Ahmed English language & literature, Psychology, Sociology Has Ahmed Drama, History, Government & politics S Akram  Biology,

  • ‘Historical’ bar plan for town arcade

    FORMER Council offices that form part of a town's Victorian arcade could soon be converted into an "historical themed" bar. A corner unit of the Royal Arcade in Keighley, 79-81 Low Street is a former Bradford Council Connexions office that has been

  • What now for Bradford's synagogue?

    WHEN Prince Edward visited Bradford Synagogue this year, the neighbouring Central Mosque opened up its car park to guests, and chauffeured them to the service. It was a gesture that highlighted the bond between the two faith organisations, which

  • A-level results: What I wish I'd known in class of '86

    ON this day, in the summer of 1986, I was on the cheese and onion line at Seabrooks Crisps, packing boxes and wondering what the future held. By teatime, my world had fallen through. I had to wait until I got home for my A-level results - no text

  • Models wanted for shopping centre campaign

    The hunt is continuing for the new faces of the Kirkgate Shopping Centre in Bradford. It is anticipated around 400 contestants will attend the heats in September when the finalists will be chosen. The final scouting day takes place on Saturday

  • Golden celebration for football club

    CURRENT and former members of Wyke Wanderers FC are coming together to celebrate 50 years of the club with a special anniversary dinner. The junior football club will host an evening of entertainment at The Bradford Hotel on Hall Ings, on Saturday

  • Beesley to rejoin Wharfedale from the Northampton Saints

    WHARFEDALE will welcome back the experience of prop Matt Beesley and two signings from Settle club North Ribblesdale. The 26-year-old Beesley, who played three seasons for the Greens, has re-signed for the club from the Premiership outfit Northampton

  • Bradford Baby Bank launches appeal for new hub

    BRADFORD Baby Bank has announced its plan to move away from its current site and create a central hub. The baby bank, currently based in the Tesco superstore at the Peel Centre, says it is now in need of a bigger space. The team helps families

  • Fun day for little Esme a 'roaring success'

    A FUNDRAISING day held for a three-year-old girl who has been diagnosed with cancer was a “roaring success”. The event, at the Hand and Shuttle pub in Tong, managed to raise more than £2,000 to help Keighley tot Esme Ashworth (pictured) who is battling

  • This year's Bradford Classic tipped to be 'best show yet'

    GLEAMING cars will take centre stage in Centenary Square from tomorrow as the Bradford Classic gets underway. Organisers say this year's event is set to be the biggest and best show yet. For the opening night, The Light Cinema in The Broadway

  • Grants available to decorate bike race route

    BRADFORD Council has launched a grants scheme to encourage community groups to get involved in helping to decorate the route of the upcoming UCI Road World Championships. The race comes to the district on September 28 and 29 and there are ten small

  • Local health trust 'operating at full capacity'

    A LOCAL health trust has said it is "over burdened" and "operating at full capacity" - and highlighted the pressures it will face to deal with a rising populations in the area. Airedale NHS Foundation Trust has laid out the impacts on its system

  • From Five Guys to finance - plans for new city centre bank

    A FORMER burger restaurant in the city centre could soon become a bank as a new company looks to invest in Bradford. Metro Bank is looking to open one of its first branches in the North in Bradford, and has submitted a planning application to convert

  • Man jailed over £16,000 drugs stash

    A MAN caught with a £16,000 stash of drugs stored at his Bradford home has been jailed for two and a half years. Amir Zakryah’s then address at Kenmore Drive, Wibsey, was searched by the police acting on information, Bradford Crown Court heard.

  • Bignot demands domination from his in-form Lions

    MARCUS Bignot has targeted back-to-back wins this weekend as he looks to turn Guiseley into a dominant force in Vanarama National League North. The Lions bounced back from their first defeat of the season, 3-0 against Southport on Saturday, with

  • Team manager Frank predicts bright Cougars future

    FROM being on the books at Leyton Orient as a teenage goalkeeper, to just being named team manager at Keighley Cougars, Frank Levy has enjoyed a rich sporting life. The 60-year-old Londoner, father of current Cougars back-rower Aaron Levy, says

  • Muir gutted after Cougars miss out on reserves league

    KEIGHLEY Cougars reserves head coach Dean Muir says he's gutted for his squad after they missed out on a place in next season's new reserve grade competition involving Super League sides. The Rugby Football League (RFL) have revealed the 15-team

  • Dennis 'Golden Boy' Mitchell named in British Hall of Fame

    A BRADFORD legend who once wrestled Andre The Giant has been posthumously entered into the sport’s prestigious British Hall of Fame. Dennis ‘Golden Boy’ Mitchell took his place in the British Wrestlers Reunion Hall of Fame, an accolade which was

  • Finals Day matches set after action-packed league clashes

    WITH Bradford Evening League Division One champions Ciroc ineligible for finals day this year due to disciplinary reasons, whoever finished second in Division One would play the runners up in Division Two, with the third-placed team in Division One

  • McGee buoyed by encouraging summer

    DANNY McGee says he is confident of success for his Keighley side this season following an encouraging summer. The Keighley head coach says despite a lot of changes to the squad during pre-season they have prepared well for the opening game of the

  • Bradford City Women 'chomping at bit' on eve of new season

    BRADFORD City Women open their season with the visit of Durham Cestria to Eccleshill United’s Mitton Group Stadium on Sunday. Both sides are new arrivals to the FA Women's National League Division One North following City’s relegation and Durham

  • Bulls need an edgy player like Flanagan

    THE Bulls want a George Flanagan-type in the team next year – as the banned hooker waits to find out if he will be getting a new deal. Flanagan’s eight-match ban for “attacking the testicles” of Toronto full back Hakim Miloudi means his season is

  • Scannell ready to step up pace for Bantams

    GARY Bowyer believes Sean Scannell is now primed to come to the fore for City. The winger’s absence from the starting line-up in the two opening league games has been a source of frustration for fans. Scannell came off the bench against both

  • Homes plan for former Post Office to be discussed

    A FORMER Post Office will be converted into housing if new plans are approved next week. Bradford Council's Bradford Area Planning Panel will discuss an application to convert 844 Cleckheaton Road, Oakenshaw, into a five bed "house in multiple occupation