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Police issue appeal to locate 29-year-old man wanted for burglary
POLICE are appealing for information to locate a West Yorkshire man who is wanted for a burglary offence. The Kirklees District Crime Team would like to speak to anyone who has seen or can help them find Kieron Rayner, 29, from the Dewsbury area
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Visitors out in force despite damp start to Great Yorkshire Show
DESPITE a damp start, bees, fashion, gardens and a return of the People’s Choice classes were among the highlights when the Great Yorkshire Show opened to visitors today. Charles Mills, show director, said: “Despite a damp start to the show, visitors
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Drunk driver Darryl Anderson said he was going to Bradford shortly before death crash
A drink-driver told a car park attendant he was 'going to Bradford to find a new wife' shortly before he smashed into a car at 141mph killing a baby and his aunt. Darryl Anderson had flown into Newcastle Airport alone after a holiday ended with
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Firm to spend £1.3 million on project to reduce discharges into River Wharfe
Yorkshire Water is set to begin work on a £1.3 million project to reduce discharges from a storm overflow on Old Pool Bank into the River Wharfe. Work began this week on farmland off Old Pool Bank to add lining to more than 2km of the sewer network
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Cougars sensationally sack Foster despite being top of the table
KEIGHLEY Cougars have made the shock decision to sack head coach Matt Foster. He spent over a decade playing for Keighley and was a popular figure among supporters even before he returned from Australia last summer to become head coach. Foster
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Dealer jailed after selling drugs to undercover police officer
A DRUG dealer from Keighley has been jailed for four-and-a-half years. Sohail Hayat is the latest person to be locked up following a huge operation focusing on organised crime carried out by West Yorkshire Police. Hayat, 29, of Spencer Street
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UKHSA issues update on new variant after small spike in Covid cases recorded
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an update on the latest Covid-19 variant after a small spike in cases was recorded. The new FLiRT variant, KP.3, has been identified in "small numbers" across the UK so far this summer. The UKHSA
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Police issue warning about 'lazy and inconsiderate' parking near schools
A NEIGHBOURHOOD policing team issued a warning about parking near schools as part of an operation carried out to tackle road safety issues. NPT Team 1 of Calderdale Valleys was out addressing road safety priorities across the valley yesterday (
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Motorbike stolen from garden of home is found abandoned in river
A MOTORBIKE stolen in the Bradford district has been found abandoned in a river. West Yorkshire Police reported the theft of a motorcycle from the garden of home in Keighley over the weekend. A spokesperson for the West Yorkshire Police said
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'They are role models': Bantams teenager inspired by young stars of Euros
EURO 2024 will go down as the coming of age for some precocious teenage talent. Gifted young players like Lamine Yamal, Arda Guler and England’s own Kobbie Mainoo have been unleashed on the biggest stage – and outshone many of their far more senior
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Thunderstorms forecasted as Met Office issues warning for Bradford
THE Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms for Bradford today. The forecaster has warned that thundery downpours may lead to some flooding in a few places. Bradford is included in yellow thunderstorm warning by the Met Office
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Vauxhall Corsa seized on Bradford road and driver reported
A CAR was seized by police in Bradford and its driver reported. The driver of a grey Vauxhall Corsa was stopped on Smith Street by officers in the Steerside Enforcement Team. Police said the vehicle had no MOT, while the driver was uninsured
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Bat-wielding yobs smashed window of property with brick and assaulted woman
A GROUP of bat-wielding yobs smashed the window of a property with a brick and assaulted a woman. West Yorkshire Police was called at 8.34pm on Monday night to a disturbance at an address in Hough Lane, Bramley. It involved a group of men armed
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Gareth Gates: Rowan Atkinson inspired me to try acting in spite of stammer
GARETH Gates has said Rowan Atkinson inspired him to try acting, after learning the Mr Bean star also has a stammer. Gates, who shot to fame on Pop Idol, has often spoken about his struggles with his speech impediment and said he was surprised
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Man living in Bradford ordered to be sent to Czechia from the UK
A MAN living in Bradford has been ordered to be sent to the Czechia from the UK by a court. Ondrej Danihel, 40, of Kingswood Place, in Great Horton, was told he must be extradited from the country, at Westminster Magistrates' Court last Thursday
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Heartbroken family's appeal to find missing dog Daisy
A Bradford family is appealing for help to find their dog. Much-loved pooch Daisy has been missing from Coldbeck Drive in Buttershaw since Thursday, July 4. (Image: UGC) (Image: UGC) Posters have been issued in a bid to find Daisy
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Drunken man avoids football ban as it's an 'important element within family'
A DRUNKEN man at a stadium has avoided a football ban as it is an "important element within family". Brian Bullock, 47, of Windsor Crescent, in Middlesbrough, was found guilty of assault by beating and being drunk while trying to enter a sports
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Bradford duo Wibsey and Dudley Hill enduring Yorkshire Men's League difficulties
It is proving to be a disappointing season for Bradford Dudley Hill and Wibsey Warriors in the Yorkshire Men’s League. The latter remain bottom of the Division One table, after losing their sixth game in six this season. But they showed real
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'Monster' stabbed Bradford female health worker in the back in unprovoked attack
A man from Bradford who stabbed a female health worker in the back has been detained under the Mental Health Act. In a statement read to Bradford Crown Court the victim of Brian Clifton’s unprovoked attack described him as “a monster” whose actions
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Work begins at wastewater treatment works
YORKSHIRE Water has begun work to increase the capacity of its wastewater treatment works in Ilkley in the next stage of its investment in the area. The next phase of works will see contractor Ward and Burke install a large storm water tank that
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Award-winning company reports strong performance despite rising costs
AN award-winning company has reported a strong performance – despite rising operating costs. Latest figures show that Steeton-based Acorn Stairlifts had a turnover of £255.8 million in the year ended September 30, 2023 – up by £10.4 million compared
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Youthful City side prepare for Pickering friendly
CITY’S under-19s will be in pre-season action for the first time tonight. Head of academy coaching Ryan Farrell will take charge of the youthful Bantams XI for the friendly at Northern Counties East opponents Pickering Town. Meanwhile, Tom
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Drug dealer drove over police officer’s foot and dragged him along street to escape
A drug dealer who led police on dangerous car chases through the Bradford district, and who escaped after driving over a police officer’s foot and dragging him alongside a car, has been locked up for two-and-a-half years. Kristian Feko was seen
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Driver with licence for less than two years and no insurance caught speeding at 80mph
A DRIVER who had their licence for less than two years and was uninsured was caught speeding at 80 miles per hour. West Yorkshire Police's Leeds North West Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) were out over the weekend supporting Operation Spotlight
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Mayor of West Yorkshire meets with Prime Minister at Downing Street
PROPOSALS to give more powers to regional leaders have been hailed as a way to boost local economies and put more money in the public's pockets. The Prime Minister welcomed the Mayor of West Yorkshire and other metro mayors through the doors of
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Parents warned to throw out 'dangerous' baby product found in millions of homes
Parents have been warned to throw away a “dangerous” baby proofing product. Plug protectors are in millions of homes across the UK, as parents look to protect their children from the dangers of electric shocks. However, a report from consumer
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Pub chain offering free pints for England Euros Semi-Final on one condition
A pub chain will be offering a free pint to customers during England's Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands on Wednesday (July 10), but only if a certain event happens. Customers will be able to redeem a free pint at Greene King pubs once
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Reader letter: Philip Davies 'bravely carried on being a real Tory in PC world'
SIR - I'd like to thank Sir Philip Davies for his 19 years as my MP, and wish him well after his defeat. I also wish his replacement Labour MP Anna Dixon well in her new job as Shipley MP, . Davies bravely carried on being a real Tory in this PC
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Motorway closed both ways by police
A MOTORWAY had to be closed by police in both directions last night. The M62 was shut off to drivers by West Yorkshire Police's Roads Policing Unit (RPU) at 10.10pm on Monday evening. The closure was in place between junctions 24 (Ainley Top
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Embrace the summer season with Middletons Hotel
Make the most of summer days with the award-winning Middletons Hotel in York. From one-night spa breaks to sizzling summer-inspired dining with friends, it’s time to get out and enjoy the change of season. Summer getaways – celebrate the season
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'Thornton is the new Saltaire': Trail throughout historic village attracts crowds
An art trail held throughout a historic village in Bradford attracted crowds from across Yorkshire. The Thornton Art Trail saw visitors follow maps throughout the village and discover artwork by 40 different local artists. It was showcased
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How would you spend £20m to improve Keighley?
KEIGHLEY residents are being asked to have their say on how £20m should be spent on the town over the next decade – with dozens already giving their opinion. Much needed refurbishments of two derelict town mills, improvements to Devonshire Park
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Man was found with knife and imitation gun in Bradford
A HOMELESS man from Bradford who showed off a knife and an imitation pistol to draw attention to himself has avoided an immediate prison sentence. Khairul Amin smiled and smirked during the 40-minute sentencing at Bradford Crown Court, during which
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Update on major Bradford roadworks scheme as more progress made
New planters, more paving and further progress on creating a cycle route. These are some of the latest changes in Bradford city centre, outlined in the latest update on the Cycling and Walking Improvement scheme. New paving at the junction
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Call for more support for Bradford's beleaguered bus users
THERE will be calls to make life easier for bus users in Bradford city centre at a Council meeting on Tuesday evening. So far in 2024 commuters have been hit by a double whammy of Bradford Interchange bus station being closed for safety reasons
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Bradford pharmacist given 'lifetime memory to treasure' after successful trials
THE team behind a clinical trial to find treatments for those hardest hit by Covid-19 has received a prestigious award. Dr Mahendra Patel OBE, a leading Bradford pharmacist and research pioneer in health inequalities, was part of a team that worked
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Call for more pianos in public places to boost access to music
PIANOS should be installed in public places like bus and train stations to help increase people’s access to music, according to a Bradford councillor. Councillor Jeanette Sunderland (Lib Dem, Idle and Thackley) believes the move would allow more
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Large Bradford school appoints new headteacher
A BRADFORD school has appointed a new headteacher. Current deputy head Phillip Temple will take up his new post at Titus Salt School, on Higher Coach Road in Baildon, for the new academic year in September. He replaces Ian Morrel who has been
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Anger after large fly-tipping dump leaves 'major health hazard'
ANGER has been caused after a large amount of fly-tipping was dumped in a popular Bradford allotments area. Furniture, a fridge, and tonnes of litter bags greeted those at Bullroyd Allotments, off Allerton Road, on Saturday morning. It is
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Woodlands snatch defeat from jaws of victory as cup curse goes on
THE ECB National Club Championship remains an itch that Woodlands have yet to scratch. For the second time in three years the Bradford side bowed out at the last-16 stage to a Liverpool & District Competition side - at Wallasey in 2022 and at home
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Bulls ace Holmes admits "we'd have lost that two months ago"
BULLS full back Tom Holmes believes his side would have lost Saturday’s game at Toulouse had it been played two months ago. After beating the French side at Odsal in mid-April, straight off the back of victory at Featherstone, Bradford looked on
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Have your say on consultation to reshape Council wards in Bradford
RESIDENTS are being given a final chance to have their say on a new political map for Bradford Council. The Local Government Boundary Commission is undertaking further consultation on new boundaries for 10 council wards in the city, including four
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Bantams dig in for toughest week of pre-season
CITY are braced for the pre-season endurance battle to kick up a gear. Graham Alexander was pleased to see the players come through an intensive first full week of training. But he has warned them that the next few days are going to get even
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EE launches new service to protect mobile customers from scams and nuisance calls
EE has launched a new subscription service designed to protect users from nuisance calls and scams. Called Scam Guard, the new service is being made available to EE pay-monthly mobile customers, starting from £1 a month. Around 40% of crimes