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Emergency services scramble to scene of motorbike crash in Bradford

EMERGENCY services scrambled to a crash involving a motorbike colliding with a wall in Bradford. The collision occurred on Baldwin Lane in Clayton at around 6.30pm on Wednesday. The motorbike rider and their passenger were taken to hospital

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Reader letter: 'Let's show more compassion for asylum seekers'

SIR - Whilst I share with Phil Lee (T&A letters, September 2) the desire to see the new government processing asylum applications more efficiently and speedily, Mr Lee's letter was marked by a total lack of compassion. All the emphasis was on bouncing

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Oasis announce two extra UK shows for fans who missed out

Oasis has added two more dates to its UK and Ireland tour after tickets recently sold out for the gigs. Following the sellout, Oasis has announced two more Oasis dates to be played at Wembley Stadium. Taking to X to share the update with fans

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Car believed to be involved in criminality abandoned by two occupants

A VEHICLE believed to be involved in criminality was abandoned by two occupants in Bradford. West Yorkshire Police Operation Steerside Team officers initially saw the black Volkswagen in "suspicious circumstances" on Rufford Street, next to Attock

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Man lured love rival to alley and meted out beating that broke his nose and jaw

A MAN lured a love rival to a Bradford alleyway and, with an accomplice, beat him so severely that he broke his nose and jaw. Bradford Crown Court heard that Aamir Khan behaved “wholly and truly out of character” as the victim had threatened to

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Man charged in connection with Bradford city centre burglaries

A MAN has been charged in connection with series of burglaries in Bradford city centre, including a popular bookstore. Liam Stoyles, of no fixed abode, has been charged with a total of nine burglaries across the Bradford district. The 29-year-old

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Former temporary Detective Inspector assaulted partner at golf club

A FORMER temporary Detective Inspector with West Yorkshire Police only resigned just over a week before a hearing into him assaulting his partner at a golf club in Bradford. Detective Sergeant Gareth Greenwood, 44, from Bradford, who had worked

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Tong Park Esholt closing in on Aire-Wharfe safety following dominant display

TONG Park Esholt have taken another large stride towards safety in the Aire-Wharfe League Premier Division. They won by nine wickets at already-relegated Bilton to put themselves 45 points ahead of the relegation places with only 60 points to play

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Thornton closing in successive title wins following victory in high-scoring thriller

THORNTON only require 10 points to secure their second successive championship in the ENCO Halifax League Premier Division. They travelled to Triangle and secured maximum points via a seven-wicket win in a match that produced just shy of 500 runs

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Another car seized from Bradford's streets over insurance

POLICE have seized a car in Bradford as it was insufficiently insured. Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Steerside Enforcement Team carried out a check on the Honda Civic on Cooper Lane. A spokesperson from the team said: "This revealed

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Cyclist suffered life-changing injuries when passing wagon 'fired' him off the road

A cyclist was left with irreversible life-changing injuries after a passing wagon hit his bike and “fired” him off the road. In an emotional statement read to Bradford Crown Court, the victim said he had contemplated suicide after the accident

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Benn keen to give City fans - and his mum - plenty to shout about

THE extra loud cheer when his name was announced last night reminded Jay Benn that this isn’t just any loan move. As a local lad, Benn’s progress at Bradford City will be scrutinised by plenty of people. “That was definitely my mum,” laughed

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‘Lucrative’ Post Office in Bradford city centre goes up for sale

A “LUCRATIVE” city centre Post Office is up for sale. The shop in Sunbridge Road is on the market for £129,950 with Ernest Wilson Business Agents. The business agents posted about the opportunity on its Facebook page this morning and described

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Shocking footage shows scores of off-road bikers 'terrorising' heart of Bradford

SHOCKING footage has emerged of about 25 off-road bikers "terrorising" Bradford's main public square. The concerning video, obtained by the Telegraph & Argus, was filmed at City Park shortly after 8pm yesterday. It shows anti-social riders

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Joy as Bradford's historic Pictureville cinema reopens

BOSSES at Bradford's historic Pictureville cinema have told of their joy after the venue reopened at the weekend. Pictureville - which is the main cinema at the city's National Science and Media Museum - was closed last October after the discovery

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‘A hive of artisan shops’ - West Yorkshire town has one of UK’s best high streets

A town in West Yorkshire officially has one of the best high streets in the UK, it has been revealed. Market Street in Hebden Bridge was praised by property experts and the Daily Mail for being a “hive of artisan shops, independent cafés and galleries

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Litter louts ordered to pay more than £700 for dropping cigarettes in city centre

TWO litter louts from Bradford have been ordered to pay more than £700 for dropping cigarettes in a city centre. Ana-Monica Caldarar, 30, and Maria Caldarar, 45, both of Keighley Road, near Lister Park were sentenced for throwing down, leaving,

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Town council opposes Bradford Council's proposed parking charges

A PETITION has been organised and a letter of objection written to Bradford Council over its proposed introduction of new parking charges and parking permit scheme across the Ilkley area. The council announced - as part of its budget proposals

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Police cordon in place outside store after man 'taken ill' in 'altercation'

POLICE are investigating after a man was "taken ill" following an "altercation" between a group of people in Bradford city centre. Officers were called to Sunbridge Road shortly before 4pm yesterday. A police cordon is currently in place outside

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First day at middle school - were you a pupil here?

AS SCHOOLS go back this week after the long summer holiday we take a look at the opening of Addingham Middle School in 1979.  Pictured are the first intake of pupils at the £400,000 school, built on land off Back Beck Lane.  The school took in

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Sea of floral tributes continues to grow after fire killed mum and three children

A SEA of floral tributes continues to grow outside the house where a fire killed a mother and her three children.  Scores of floral tributes and messages have been left outside the house on Westbury Road, in the BD6 area of the city, following

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Bulls see bruising campaign end with thumping defeat at imperious Leigh

Bradford Bulls rounded off a disappointing Northern Women’s Championship campaign with a 60-0 defeat at Leigh Leopards last Saturday. Leigh have won every game this season and are romping towards Super League, but Bulls have had it tough. They

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Back to school: it's not all hard graft - take a look

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Innocent person was prosecuted due to woman's lie after speeding

A WOMAN has been given a suspended prison sentence for perverting the course of public justice. When Katie Bonser, 39, of Thornhill Road in Steeton with Eastburn, was captured speeding, she decided to place the blame on an innocent person rather

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CCTV images released after theft of bottles of gin from shop

POLICE have issued CCTV images of two men following the alleged theft of bottles of gin from a shop in the Yorkshire Dales. It is said two men went into The Dales Market Square, Main Street, in Grassington, at around 12.24pm on Monday, August 5

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More than 100 children experience 'takeover day' at Bradford Bulls' stadium

MORE than 100 children from the Bradford area experienced a ‘takeover day’ at Odsal Stadium. Charities BEAP Community Partnership and the Bradford Bulls Foundation took part in the day, where 130 children and parents were invited to experience 

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Grand Tour offers behind-the-scenes look at world-famous heritage railway

PEOPLE are being given the chance to have a look behind the scenes of a world-famous heritage railway. The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is staging a Grand Tour initiative. Over two weekends, passengers buying Day Rover tickets are being

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How much will your state pension increase by next year?

Pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April, reports have suggested. According to the reports, the Treasury’s internal working calculations would see the pension payments boosted as a result of the triple lock. Under the

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Police seize several suspected stolen vehicles and make arrest

POLICE have seized several suspected stolen vehicles in Bradford and made an arrest.  Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Steerside Enforcement Team and the force's Bradford East division attended a property in the Little Horton area. A force

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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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Bantams 2 Newcastle under-21s 2: Match stats and player ratings

CITY had to settle for a point after tossing away a winning position against Newcastle’s under-21s in their opening group game in the EFL Trophy. T&A chief sports writer SIMON PARKER was at an echoey Valley Parade last night and provides the

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Discover your creative future at Bradford School of Arts

Are you passionate about the arts and ready to turn your creativity into a rewarding career? Look no further than the School of Art at Bradford College, where your artistic journey will be supported and nurtured every step of the way. At Bradford

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More people call Currergate home with only a few rooms available

Only a few rooms remain available at a popular nursing home located in Steeton, between Keighley and Skipton. Currergate Nursing Home recently opened a three-storey extension with 15 new en-suite rooms, following a £1.5 million investment. The

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Theatre group offers new performance opportunity for Bradford locals

A golden opportunity has been put on offer by Bradford's Displace Yourself Theatre (DYT) to budding performers. The Bradford-based theatre company is preparing for the City of Culture 2025, and is inviting volunteers to join their community chorus

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Law firm appoints new property disputes practice lead

Law firm Gordons has announced the appointment of senior lawyer, Paul Joyce, to lead its property disputes practice. Mr Joyce joins from the Leeds office of law firm Womble Bond Dickinson and has specialised in property litigation for 13 years.

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Cardiology matron prepares for heartrate-raising Great North Run

A senior nurse from Bradford is taking on the Great North Run for charity. Bradford Royal Infirmary's acting cardiology matron, Leanne Baziw, will tackle the 13.1 mile route through the streets of Tyneside on September 8. Ms Baziw, 35, said

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West Yorkshire ranks ninth for kid's activities according to findings

West Yorkshire is the ninth county with the most activities for kids in the UK, according to findings by Outdoor Toys. Outdoor Toys' research factored in attractions like amusement parks, water parks, zoos, and aquariums, to gauge which locations

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Plans to restore listed building and remove 'unauthorised' signage approved

REMOVING “unauthorised” signs will help restore the historical significance of a Conservation Area building, planners have agreed. This summer, a planning application to restore the front of the furniture store at the corner of Peel Square and

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Police officer 'genuinely believed he was done for' as drink-driver reversed at him

A DRINK-driver who tried to evade police reversed towards an officer, forcing him to avoid being hit, and then collided with a patrol car. Yousaf Khan is now beginning a 15-month jail sentence after pleading guilty to dangerous driving, driving

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Tributes paid to Dales racing driver who survived horror crash in youth

TRIBUTES have been paid to a brave Bradford-born racing driver who pioneered flame-proof clothing for motor racing after surviving a crash over 50 years ago with extensive burns to his body. Peter Procter, who was born in Bradford but who  lived

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Plans could lead to row of five betting shops on city centre street

FIVE out of six units on a row of city centre shops could be gambling businesses if new plans are approved. A planning application to convert the former Bronx wine bar on Broadway into a branch of Jenningsbet has been submitted to Bradford Council

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Family-run bakery selling award-winning pies is in the running for T&A accolade

A FAMILY-run business selling award-winning pies has made it into the final of a contest run by the Telegraph & Argus.  The T&A recently launched its Best Bakery 2024 competition, with readers invited to share their favourite businesses.

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Senior councillor concerned Bradford Live will not open for months

A SENIOR councillor has said he fears Bradford Live might not open for months. The taxpayer-backed £50.5 million venue was due to launch this autumn ahead of Bradford 2025 City of Culture - but ongoing "legal processes" mean the highly-anticipated

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'A legend in his own right': Daughter's touching tribute to Muppett

THE daughter of a much-loved Bradford man has paid tribute to her dad.  Michael Pascal, affectionately known as Muppett, sadly died while performing at an open mic session in Shipley pub The Fox last month. The community figure, who helped

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New headteacher appointed at primary school that's set to join academy trust

A BRADFORD primary school is to join an academy trust, it has been announced. St Matthew’s CE Primary, on Ivy House Road in West Bowling, is set to become the 21st school to join the Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (BDAT). BDAT, which was

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'This is not acceptable': Concern over disabled access at rail station

A RAIL boss has acknowledged that disabled access at a local rail station is “a challenge” after one councillor said many found it impossible to catch a train there. Rail passengers at Menston Station have to make a huge step to get from the platform

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Bingley Congs come up with vital win as bowler claims stunning nine-wicket haul

MUHAMMAD Haseeb Khan produced one of the bowling performances of the season in the Timothy Taylor’s Craven League to help haul Bingley Congs III out of a demotion place in Division Three. He took 9-19 in 9.4 overs at Sandy Lane as his team trounced

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Brilliant weekend for Bowling but safety not yet secured after Horsfall epic

WEST Bowling are on the brink of safety in the National Conference League Premier Division after beating relegation rivals Thatto Heath Crusaders 36-32 in an epic encounter at Horsfall on Saturday. The two sides shared 12 tries between them, but

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Bantams "authors of their own downfall" after blowing Trophy win

GRAHAM Alexander voiced his frustration at City throwing away victory in the EFL Trophy. His side were pegged back by a stoppage-time equaliser from Newcastle under-21s – who went on to grab the bonus point from their opening group game at Valley