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City pay penalty again after young Toon's late show in Trophy opener
CITY 2 NEWCASTLE U21s 2 (Newcastle win 4-3 on pens) THE new season is only a month old but already City have been put through the penalty wringer twice. The second shoot-out against Newcastle’s youngsters at Valley Parade went the same
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North Yorkshire market town where 'shops are a treat' is among Britain's best
A North Yorkshire location near the Yorkshire Dales has been revealed as one of Britain’s best market towns and one of the “most sought-after postcodes”. Skipton was highlighted for its shops which are “a treat”, its regular market, tea dances
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Restaurant and bar has licence restored amid new ownership
A restaurant and bar which had its premises licence suspended amid police investigation has had it restored - now it is under new ownership. Calderdale licensing councillors heard The Andersen Group have agreed a deal to buy Casa Hotel and Restaurant
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Scenes for post-apocalyptic horror film to be shot in Bradford
SCENES for an upcoming, star-studded film are set to be shot in Bradford this month. The former Richard Dunn Sports Centre will be used as a film set. A letter on paper headed '28 Years Later Ltd' to people who live on Sunny Bank Road, which
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LIVE BLOG: Bradford City 2 Newcastle under-21s 2
9:45pm CITY lost another penalty shoot-out to miss out on a bonus point in their EFL Trophy opener,. Newcastle under
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Brits love a Q! Audi Q4 e-tron tested
AUDI seems to have nailed the all-electric SUV at the first time of asking. In the time it has taken other premium brands to get their electric act together, Audi has launched an entire family of good-looking battery powered soft-roaders and reaped
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OBIT: Former City and well-known local player Tibor Szabo dies aged 64
FORMER City player Tibor Szabo, who was well known in local non-league circles, has died aged 64. Szabo joined the Bantams as an apprentice and made 13 appearances for the first team in the 1978-79 season, eight of them starts. He scored one league
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Palestine activists caused over £500k of damage at Bradford district firm, jury told
A JURY has been shown footage of pro-Palestine campaigners causing more than half a million pounds worth of damage to the Bradford district premises of a weapons manufacturer as part of a destructive rooftop protest that spanned 14 hours. The video
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Reader letter: These billboards are distracting to motorists and dangerous
SIR - Bradford Council planners have refused an application for a large digital billboard on one of the city's busiest highways (Westgate), and rightly so (T&A, September 2). These boards are hugely distracting to motorists and it could be
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Dangers of gift card fraud to be highlighted by police
COUNTER-fraud experts and the police are offering help and advice about gift card fraud, an emerging type of fraud targeting vulnerable people. Officers from the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit (YHROCU), assisted by neighbourhood
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Woman allegedly contacted police with Buckingham Palace bomb hoax
A WOMAN from West Yorkshire allegedly contacted police with a hoax that a bomb was situated in Buckingham Palace. Diane Durham, 62, of Church Lane, in Pudsey, appeared at Leeds Magistrates’ Court last Thursday. She faces a charge of bomb hoax
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Window boarded up at Bradford city centre store after burglary
A POPULAR Bradford city centre store was the victim of a reported burglary last night. The incident occurred at Waterstones, in The Wool Exchange, overnight. The store has been open since 1996 and has become the go-to shop for book lovers across
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'Amen to this' - James Corden's Gavin and Stacey filming update excites fans
Gavin and Stacey co-creator James Corden (Smithy) has revealed a sneak peek on set as filming for the final episode of the BBC series begins. The beloved sitcom written by Ruth Jones (Nessa) and Corden will return on Christmas Day this year.
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Jeremy Kyle 'egged on' audience to boo TV show guest who died days later
The son of Steve Dymond has said his father spoke of how Jeremy Kyle egged the audience to “boo him”. He was also “very upset", his son told an inquest into his death. Dymond is suspected of taking his own life seven days after filming for
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Free child car seat checks to be held in Bradford this month in bid to boost safety
BRADFORD parents will be able to get their child's car seat checked for free at upcoming events this month. They will be held at the Asda car park on Rooley Lane between 11am and 4pm on Friday, and at the Morrisons car park on Bradford Road, Idle
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Police discover burned-out motorbike on Bradford estate
A BURNED-out motorbike was discovered by police. Officers were patrolling the Pit Hill area of the Holme Wood estate following reports of anti-social behaviour when they made the discovery. A spokesperson for the Steerside Enforcement Team
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Man arrested and charged in connection with burglary at a cafe
A MAN has been arrested and charged following a burglary. Police said the incident happened on Saturday, August 31, at a cafe on Bingley Road in Saltaire. A spokesperson for Shipley Neighbourhood Policing Team said: "Officers have arrested
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Have boots, will travel: Joe Adams on his football journey to Valley Parade
JOE Adams has only played half a season of league football but he’s had to come quite a way to get that far. The on-loan Wigan midfielder is eyeing his first City involvement tonight in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy. The 20-year-old is aiming
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Bradford district Paralympian celebrates historic achievement after winning medal
A BRADFORD district athlete is celebrating a historic achievement after he stepped on the podium at the Paralympics. Bingley's Guillaume Atangana won the first-ever Paralympic medal for the Refugee Team - a bronze in the T11 400m event at Paris
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Inquest to open into tragic deaths of mother and young children in fatal house fire
AN inquest is set to open into the tragic deaths of a mother and her young children in a fatal house fire. The city and a neighbourhood were left in shock when a family died after a fire at a property in Westbury Road, Bradford on August 21 in
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Baildon almost there as Bowling Old Lane suffer huge blow with points deduction
Carlton will be playing in the Bradford Premier League Premier Division for the first time next season after clinching promotion with three games to play. At the other end of the table, Hanging Heaton’s relegation from Division One was sealed when
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Magic Markey thunders home winner for Bantams in opening day thriller
Bradford City Women have kicked off their new season in style, beating Wallsend B.C. 3-2 in a thrilling encounter. It is a feather in the cap of the female Bantams, given they are currently without a manager following the popular Emily Senior’s
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Former Bantams forward in shock exit from non-league club after managerial stint
FARSLEY Celtic have stunned supporters by announcing the shock departure of former Bantams striker Clayton Donaldson as head coach. The decision comes with the club sitting 10th in the table and a point of the play-offs after winning three of their
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Trucks and workers spotted at Richard Dunn sports centre site
UPDATE: Scenes for star-studded horror film to be shot at Richard Dunn's TRUCKS and workers have been spotted at the former Richard Dunn sports centre site this week. The centre, located on Rooley Avenue opposite Odsal Stadium, was closed in
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'You're angels' says walker rescued from Yorkshire Dales peak by volunteers
A WALKER rescued from the top of a famous Yorkshire Dales peak has described Cave Rescue volunteers as 'angels'. Natalie Hampson was part of a group rescued from Whernside just before midnight and in high winds at the weekend. The four walkers
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Residents urged to 'speak-up' over plan to end free parking
A PARISH council is urging its residents to make their feelings known about proposals to start charging residents and visitors to park in currently free areas of Steeton and Eastburn. As part of proposed changes to pay and display and permit charges
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MP urges Government to 'honour' funding promised for Bingley pool revamp
A BRADFORD district MP has urged the Government to "honour" funding announced for Bingley swimming pool earlier this year. In March, the then-Conservative Chancellor Jeremy Hunt revealed in the Spring Budget that Bingley would receive £14.5 million
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Study of women in the north of England shows they live shorter lives
WOMEN in the north of England have shorter lives and work more hours for less pay, according to new research. They are also more likely to be an unpaid carer and live in poverty than women in other English regions, according to a study published
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Missing 56-year-old woman found safe, police confirm
A MISSING woman has been found safe, police have confirmed. Concerns were growing for Elizabeth Halliday, 56, after she went missing from Shelf earlier this week. A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said this afternoon: "Elizabeth has now
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Bradford star beats home favourite before "worst performance ever" in Germany
JOE Cullen saw off a home favourite in the ninth European Tour event of the season, before crashing to a humiliating defeat to good friend and top seed Dave Chisnall in the last-32. The Bradford thrower was out in Hildesheim for the German Darts
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Root breaks England record as Yorkshire team-mate gets huge Australia chance
JUST two days after equalling Sir Alastair Cook’s record of most Test centuries for England, Yorkshire superstar Joe Root went top of that list on his own. He scored twin hundreds in a comprehensive 190-run win over Sri Lanka at Lord’s, cementing
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24/7 bus service running between Bradford and Leeds launches
THE first 24-hour bus service in West Yorkshire - running from Bradford to Leeds - has launched. First Bus' 72 service began operating between the two cities on Sunday, providing trips all day and night. This is being achieved with journeys
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Less is more at family-run bakery shortlisted for T&A award
FEW ingredients and plenty of great service are the recipe for success at House of Bread, which is owned and run by the Laszkowski family. The bakery, on Bradford Road in Frizinghall, specialises in traditional eastern European bakes and, after
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Work begins on empty site where pub once stood
WORK to create a new electric vehicle charging hub on a former pub site has begun. International company Fastned was granted planning permission to develop the former Kingswood Arms site in Cutler Heights earlier this year. The plans involve
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Car crashes into railings in middle of major Bradford road
A CAR crashed into railings in the middle of a major Bradford road. The incident happened on Harrogate Road, near the Sainsbury's supermarket in Greengates, on Sunday night. Eyewitnesses raised concerns after seeing the crash. The Telegraph
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Drivers faced delays after crash on major road
DRIVERS faced delays on a major road in the Bradford district after a crash this morning. The collision happened on the southbound stretch of the Bingley bypass from Ferncliffe Road/ Leonard Street in Bingley to Bradford Road in Cottingley.
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Doggie fancy dress among charity dog show's fun features
Yorkshire Rose Dog Rescue is holding its 14th annual charity show on Sunday, September 8. Hosted at Oakwell Hall Country Park in Birstall, the charity's Fun Dog Show will welcome dogs of all breeds and backgrounds, and of course their owners and
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Drivers 'will have their days in court' after cars seized by police
POLICE have revealed why they seized two cars in Bradford. One of the vehicles was taken away from Eversley Drive, Holme Wood, as the "driver was a provisional licence holder," according to a West Yorkshire Police spokesperson. A provisional
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Three primary schools reveal why they are shut to pupils today
THREE primary schools in Bradford are closed to pupils today. Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School, on Rossefield Road, is shut as it does not have hot water or heating. A spokesperson for the school said "due to roof works" there
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Forklift business joins Toyota Material Handling's dealer network
SPARTAN Forklifts has joined Toyota Material Handling's national dealer network. The move will enable the business, based in Cleckheaton, to offer the entire Toyota range of new and used forklifts, genuine parts, and warehouse equipment. Spartan
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'He's in better shape': Praise for City veteran keeper Doyle ahead of Trophy recall
COLIN Doyle is poised to return to City’s goal tonight with a ringing endorsement from his manager. Graham Alexander has been running the rule over different keepers in training as he looks to the future. But he is more than happy for now with
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Heroin and crack cocaine addict tried to steal from vulnerable elderly woman
A CHRONIC drug addict who tried to steal from a vulnerable 86-year-old woman was caught on CCTV secretly installed by her family after they noticed items had gone missing from her home. Paul O’Hara is now beginning an eight-month prison sentence
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West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service workforce down by more than a third since 2010
THE West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) workforce has shrunk by more than a third since 2010, new figures reveal. The Fire Brigades Union (FBU), which collected the data, said firefighters were being asked to do more with less. Freedom
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Bradford MP Naz Shah on Labour's plan to tackle energy crisis
This week's MP column comes from Naz Shah, Labour MP for Bradford West As we move from summer into autumn, we'll inevitably be keeping a closer eye on our heat and electricity bills. Over the last two years, the average family has paid more
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Runners to hit the streets of Bradford when 10k returns in 2025
BRADFORD'S biggest road race will be back with a new summer re-vamp in 2025. Epilepsy Action’s Bradford 10k will return on June 1, 2025. Runners from across West Yorkshire and beyond will hit the streets of Bradford for the event’s 15th year
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Bradford man fined after using racially aggravated language at Wembley
A BRADFORD man used racially aggravated language towards police officers at Wembley earlier this year. Patrick Boothroyd, of Croftlands in Idle, committed the offence in the London area on May 25, 2024. It was the same date both Manchester
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Union boss hopes Ofsted change will 'prevent knee-jerk reactions from parents'
A BRADFORD union boss hopes scrapping single headline Ofsted grades for schools will "prevent knee-jerk reactions from parents". Schools will no longer be issued with one of four headline grades for overall effectiveness – outstanding, good, requires
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Bingley not wanting to copy boys of '66 as Woodlands throw title advantage away
LAISTERDYKE were the last club to be runners-up in the Priestley Cup and be relegated in the same season - in 1966. And for many weeks it has looked like Bradford & Bingley might match that feat. They still might, but that possibility has receded
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Bulls ace Holmes happy with 'Hollywood' moment after cancer treatment
IT was a script straight out of Hollywood on Friday night, as Tom Holmes stormed the length of the field to score a stunning try against Dewsbury, less than five months after returning to rugby league following cancer treatment. That score was
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Places up for grabs as City boss tests squad depth in Trophy opener
GRAHAM Alexander still has the Scunthorpe team photo from his first season in senior football. It stands out among the keepsakes of a playing career that spanned over two decades – because of the number posing on it. “I think there are about
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200 staff finally make move to new Bradford city centre office building
THE development of a new office building in Bradford city centre “needed to happen” to boost confidence in the city – a boss of its anchor tenant has claimed. Around 200 staff from PriceWaterhouseCooper have now moved into One City Park – a multi-million-pound
