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Police begin investigation after stolen motorbike found in Bradford garden
POLICE have launched an investigation following the recovery of a stolen motorbike in Bradford. A motorbike which was stolen in the Saltaire was recovered yesterday (Sunday) at a garden in Shipley. A spokesperson for Shipley Neighbourhood Area
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Man due in court charged with four Bradford area rapes from 1998
A MAN has been charged with four rape offences which are alleged to have occurred in Bradford and Batley in 1998. Maboob Bostan, 57, of Purlwell Hall Road, Batley, will appear before Leeds Crown Court on tomorrow (Tuesday, February 13) charged
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Police launch hunt to find two suspects in a safeguarding investigation
POLICE have released images of two men they urgently need to identify in relation to an ongoing safeguarding investigation. A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Detectives from Leeds District Safeguarding Unit have immediate concerns
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Four people, including young child, suffer injuries in horrific two-car crash
A YOUNG child suffered serious injuries and a major road has been closed following a serious crash involving a car and taxi on the edge of Bradford and Leeds this afternoon (Monday). Four people have been taken to hospital, including a young child
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Brazen Bradford forger offered fake Covid test certificates in height of pandemic
A BRAZEN Bradford forger who offered fake Covid certificates to people travelling abroad during the height of the Covid crisis has been jailed for eight months. Danyal Sajid was caught in a sting operation with an undercover reporter in Dubai after
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Suspected drink driver arrested after vehicle spotted 'swerving' and 'mounting kerb'
A SUSPECTED drink driver was arrested after police patrol spotted a vehicle being driven in an erratic way on a road in the Spen Valley. The alleged drink driving incident happened on Sunday in Heckmondwike when officers from the Batley and Spen
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Man appears in dock accused of murdering Bradford police officer Sharon Beshenivsky
A MAN accused of murder has gone on trial almost 20 years after PC Sharon Beshenivsky died when she was shot when responding to an armed robbery in Bradford. Piran Ditta Khan, 75, of no fixed abode appeared at Leeds Crown Court (LCC) on Monday
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Shops fighting back after spate of retail crime and anti-social behaviour
AN anti-crime app scheme has been introduced by the Ilkley Business Improvement District (BID) to support the town’s retail and hospitality businesses. Ilkley Watch is a free, secure platform available as an app which allows retailers and hospitality
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Drivers warned of diversions as Bradford city centre roads scheme enters next stage
THE biggest change to Bradford city centre’s streets in years will enter its next stage from Monday, with work to pedestrianise some of the centre’s busiest roads. It was almost four years ago when the Government first announced funding for a huge
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Town centre Barclays to close its doors later this year
ANOTHER bank in the district is to close its doors, it has been announced. Barclays has announced that its branch, on North Street, Keighley, will shut its doors for good on Friday, August 9. It is the latest in a series of bank closures in
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Bradford firefighters are at the scene of a major building blaze
SIX crews, including two from Bradford, are in attendance at a major building fire this afternoon Engines from Bradford and Cleckheaton fire station are among a number of emergency crews scrambled to a building fire on Wesley Road in Armley after
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Student admits offences relating to more than 2,000 indecent images of children
A 19-YEAR-OLD will be sentenced at crown court after admitting the making and the possession of indecent images of children. Samuel Balderstone has also admitted charges of the possession of a prohibited image of a child, and the possession of
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Chesterfield centre-half bolsters Avenue ranks in attempt to beat the drop
Bradford (Park Avenue) have confirmed the signing of Chesterfield defender Ryley D’Sena on a deal until the end of the season. The 20-year-old centre-back was born in Sydney, Australia, and has experience at Larne and Bangor in Northern Ireland
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Lane closures causing traffic queues on major Bradford road
LANES closures are causing traffic tailbacks on a major Bradford road today. Blue barriers have been put up on Rooley Avenue as a programme of electrical work gets underway. The work, by Northern Powergrid, began on February 10 and is expected
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'We’re match for anybody in this league when we’re at it' says confident City keeper
SAM Walker is geared up for an “exciting” hat-trick of home games that could define the rest of City’s season. The Bantams aim to build on Saturday’s impressive win at Wrexham when they host MK Dons, another side currently in the play-off spots
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Public toilets that closed nine years ago are to re-open
RE-OPENING public toilets in Shipley town centre will provide a “much-needed facility” for the area, planners have said. A planning application to refurbish and reopen one of the toilet blocks in the town’s market square has been approved by Bradford
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Driver arrested after police see car 'swerving and mounting kerb'
A DRIVER was arrested after a car was seen swerving and struggling to manoeuvre a corner. West Yorkshire Police officers were on patrol around the Heckmondwike area on Sunday. They were alerted to a car in front of them swerving and mounting
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Bid for red bridge across Manchester Road to be renamed
CAMPAIGNERS in Bradford have launched a bid to name a bridge across one of the city's main roads the 'Peace Bridge'. More than 100 people gathered at the foot of the red bridge on Manchester Road on Saturday, where ribbons were tied to the bridge
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Cougars call on captain fantastic in comeback cup win at Hunslet
For the second year in a row, Keighley Cougars earned a narrow Betfred Challenge Cup third round win at Hunslet. Last year saw the Cougars make it through with a 16-14 win in south Leeds, while this time around, Matt Foster’s men edged out their
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What will the weather be like in Bradford this week?
BRADFORD is set for a rainy but mild week according to the Met Office. It comes after temperatures plummeted towards the end of the last week and heavy snowfall on Thursday. Schools across the district were impacted and there was disruption
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Imran Khan supporters block highways in protest against election results
THOUSANDS of supporters of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and members of other political parties blocked key highways and started a day-long strike in the volatile south-west on Monday to protest alleged rigging of last week
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Albion draw with play-off rivals in frantic finale as Thackley slip up again
ALBION Sports were seconds away from a huge win in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division promotion race, only to have two points snatched away in a dramatic finale. Fifth-placed Sports were hosting fourth-placed Rossington Main at
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Man accused of murdering Pc Sharon Beshenivsky goes on trial
10:31am If you want to check out the second day's proceedings (Tuesday, February 12) click here...
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Bradford bus drivers set to benefit from rise in wages
A BRADFORD workforce is set to benefit from a rise in wages with every employee to earn at least £12 per hour. First Bus, which has a depot in the city, will become a Real Living Wage (RLW) employer from April 1 of this year. The rise in the
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Two people rescued from car following crash near major Bradford road
TWO people were rescued from a car following a crash near a major Bradford road. There was a large emergency service presence - including police vehicles, fire engines, and ambulances - at the junction of Thornton Road and Kensington Street just
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Police CCTV appeal after alleged assault in pub
POLICE have released an image of a woman they would like to speak to following an alleged assault in a Skipton pub. Officers are seeking witnesses and any information about an incident that reportedly happened in The Fleece Inn, Keighley Road,
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French electronic music pioneers latest act announced for Live at The Piece Hall 2024
FRENCH electronic music pioneers Air will pay tribute to their iconic debut album when they head to West Yorkshire this summer. Twenty-five years after its release, Air will play Moon Safari live in its entirety during a headline gig at Live at
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New 20mph zones rolled out around schools
A NUMBER of 20mph zones are to be introduced around schools in the Bradford district. The new limit will be enforced along four streets in Shipley: George Street, Mary Street, Minorca Mount, and Valley Heights. The alteration to impose the
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Police warn drivers to keep vehicle windows shut
POLICE have warned drivers to keep their windows shut once they have parked up. This past weekend, officers found several cars parked up with their windows open. Police say this provides thieves opportunities to enter the vehicle and steal
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'My ADHD diagnosis led to new career supporting neurodiversity in business'
A SHIPLEY-BASED organisation that celebrates and supports neurodivergent business owners is seeing rapid growth since launching in April last year. The Neurodiversity & Entrepreneurship Association was set up by Rob Edwards to celebrate and nurture
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NSPCC highlights signs of children living with addict parents
GROWING up can be difficult for all children at times. But having a parent who has an addiction or misuses alcohol or drugs can make things particularly tough for young people. This week (February 11-17) marks Children of Alcoholics Week. The NSPCC
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Discover the secret to Early Years success
Bradford Grammar Junior School will be welcoming pupils in Reception and Year 1 from September. Its new Early Years Foundation Stage lead, Laura Tapscott, talks about the essential ingredients for a successful Early Years experience. It was on
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Family speaks of 'massive shock' after horror car crash left young man badly injured
A DEVOTED grandparent has spoken of how her family ‘often felt so helpless’ as her severely-injured grandson was treated in hospital after a horrific car crash. Oliver Stevens suffered a brain injury in the smash, which happened at West Marton,
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Water firms face 'significant' fines for poor customer service under new powers
WATER companies could be fined up to a 10th of their turnover for poor customer service - under new powers given to the sector's regulator for England and Wales. Ofwat said there are too many instances where customers feel let down and their supplier
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Charity aims to re-invent work experience for 25,000 young people
A NEW programme aimed at re-inventing work experience is being launched. Charity Speakers for Schools said more than 25,000 young people across the country will take part in models of work experience that are different from the traditional one-off
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£230,000 grant funds much needed work to Victorian building
MAJOR work is ongoing to renovate a long-standing community organisation's building in Keighley, after almost a quarter of a million pounds worth of funding. The Sangat Centre received £230,000 from the government-funded Keighley Towns Fund for
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Work begins on scaled back West Bradford Cycle Superhighway
WORK has started on a multi-million pound cycle way that will link Bradford city centre to the West of the city. But the scope of the “cycle superhighway” will be much smaller than the original plans that were awarded millions by Government in
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City centre EV charging station development is approved
A COMPANY has been given the green light to turn an underused city centre site into an electric vehicle charging station. Metalcraft Development Limited had applied for permission to install 12 EV charging units – each of which is capable of charging
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REACTION: O'Carroll knows worth of Bulls blasters but admits salvation not ideal
BULLS head coach Eamon O’Carroll is glad to have powerful weapons on his bench to change the game, but would much rather they were complementing the good work that had gone before. Bradford eventually breezed past North Wales Crusaders 48-2 in
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Belief never wavered for City after ending long wait for win
GRAHAM Alexander felt City’s morale never dipped too much despite their barren league run. The Bantams claimed their first win in nine attempts by stunning Wrexham at the Racecourse Ground. Andy Cook’s 14th goal of the season clinched a late
