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Police 'really concerned' for welfare of missing Bradford district man
A POLICE force is "really concerned" for the welfare of a missing Bradford district man - who was last seen almost a fortnight ago. Carl Joy, of Keighley, went missing in Morecambe on Friday, August 23. He was last seen on Lord Street near
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Bulls skipper signs for another year as Bruno deal a real knockout
Bradford Bulls have announced that Michael Lawrence has penned a one-year contract extension – keeping him at the club until the end of 2025. The 34-year-old arrived at Bartercard Odsal prior to the start of the 2023 season – immediately being
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Five Bradford district pubs to sell £2 pints for next fortnight
CUSTOMERS at five pubs across the Bradford district can enjoy a pint for only £2 to mark the end of summer. The offer is available at Greene King pubs Ancient Foresters, on High Street in Wibsey, Crown, on Great Horton Road, Chapel House, in Low
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'Which one presents a better image of your city?': Praise for new street signs
NEW-look street signs continue to be rolled out across the Bradford district. Chair of Bradford Civic Society Si Cunningham was keen to point out the stark difference in one particular change. Previously the Hirst Mill Crescent sign appeared
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Bradford EE customers to experience faster mobile speeds
BRADFORD customers are to experience faster mobile speeds as EE has launched its first standalone 5G network. The telecoms giant, which is part of the BT Group, said the new 5GSA network was also being powered by artificial intelligence, which
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Firefighters rush to town and tackle blaze involving bales of fabric
BALES of fabric were ablaze in a West Yorkshire town last night. Firefighters from Cleckheaton and Dewsbury were called to the incident at Wellington Mills, Liversedge, shortly after 8pm. Crews extinguished the fire and left the scene shortly
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Man hit another man in the face using a stone inside a balaclava
A MAN has been handed a suspended prison sentence after using a stone inside a balaclava to hit a rival in the face. Video footage from CCTV cameras showed Carl Grundy approach the victim outside the Duke of Wellington pub in Halifax, tap him on
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Top Bradford police officer to face gross misconduct allegations at upcoming hearing
A BRADFORD police chief will face a misconduct hearing later this month. Brief details have been posted on West Yorkshire Police's website. The notice says that a misconduct hearing is to be held in relation to Chief Superintendent Daniel
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'Do your jobs': Bantams given defensive warning after latest costly lapse
GRAHAM Alexander has a blunt message for City’s attack-minded defenders: Remember what your job is. Alexander was fuming with the late equaliser they handed Newcastle under-21s in the EFL Trophy. Lewis Richards needlessly brought down Guy Bloomer
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Village Post Office relocates to new premises
A VILLAGE post office has relocated. The former Riddlesden branch has opened its doors at new premises – Londis, in Bradford Road, Stockbridge. Renamed Bradford Road Post Office, the facility – which includes a convenience store – is being
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Jet2 sees 12 per cent surge in summer passengers
Jet2 has reported a sharp rise in summer passengers this year, selling 17.2 million seats over July and August. The figure is 12.4 per cent higher than last year, and comes after a surge in late bookings as customers hunted for last-minute deals
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Hope for Bulls boys heading into 2025 after Hull KR clash and Leeds heroics
BRADFORD Bulls’ reserves missed the chance to climb off the bottom of the league in their final game, but another closely-fought game showed there are plenty of reasons for optimism heading into 2025. Glenn Morrison’s side lost 32-18 to high-flying
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Martin Lewis targets Rachel Reeves with another Winter Fuel Payment warning
Martin Lewis has stressed a warning over the "practical issue" of taking Winter Fuel Payments from 40 per cent income taxpayers only. A Twitter/X user reached out to the Money Saving Expert via social media yesterday after Rachel Reeves addressed
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Man appears in court charged with sexual assault in Bradford
A MAN has appeared in court charged with sexual assault in Bradford. Martin Lowe, 35, of Manville Grove, Keighley, appeared at Bradford and Keighley Magistrates' Court on Monday. He is next due to appear at Bradford Crown Court on September
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OBITUARY: Avenue in mourning as two popular ex-players die in space of a week
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) are mourning two popular former players, who have both died in the space of the last week. Former Avenue forward Derek Draper passed away last Thursday at the age of 81, following a battle with dementia. Signed in September
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Campion come close to seismic shock in FA Cup as Eccleshill win mad 11-goal game
CAMPION were just 28 minutes away from pulling off a seismic upset in the FA Cup last night at Blyth Spartans in the pair’s first qualifying round replay. But after conceding an equaliser to their hosts just after the hour mark, the Bradford side
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Woman convicted of fraud for paying £53.06 into bank account
A WOMAN has been convicted of fraud for paying £53.06 into her bank account. Chloe Stoute-Fisher, 24, of Daniel Court, in Holme Wood, Bradford was sentenced for fraud by false representation, at Kirklees Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. She was
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Urgent warning to vodka drinkers as counterfeit drink contains deadly alcohol
Vodka drinkers have been warned a counterfeit version of a popular brand is circulating and contains ingredients “not intended for human consumption”. The counterfeit vodka, labelled as Glen’s Vodka, may have a strange smell and taste different
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Police issue update after woman arrested following incident in Bradford city centre
A WOMAN who was arrested after an incident in Bradford city centre has been released without charge. Officers were called to Sunbridge Road shortly before 4pm on Tuesday. Yesterday, a West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said there had been an
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Dreading going back to work after summer? Simple steps to beat post-holiday blues
So the last bank holiday is out of the way until December, the kids are going back to school and the days are becoming notably shorter as Autumn approaches. It's natural to feel a shift in our moods as our routines alter, it can also be a time
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Sharan's mum inspired her to take up cooking and become a chef
THIS week we speak to Sharan Khinda, head chef at The Crafty Indian in Shipley. Q: When did you become interested in food and cooking? A: I am from India, New Delhi and there is so much food there that one cannot help but be interested in food
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Walking festival will pay tribute to 'great ambassador' Muppett
A WALKING festival is being dedicated to the memory of a co-organiser who died suddenly. The event is going ahead as a salute to Michael Pascal, more popularly known by his nickname Muppett. He collapsed and died whilst taking part in an open
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Unauthorised signage on Grade I-listed building replaced with traditional design
A TRADITIONAL shop front has replaced garish modern signage on a Grade I-listed Bradford building. Last October bright red, modern signage was fitted to a newsagent unit on the Wool Exchange on Market Street – one of Yorkshire’s most impressive
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When speed is of the essence, choose full fibre broadband with Zen
Delivering the fastest upload speed and second fastest download speeds amongst the major national providers. Zen wins Customer Service Brand of the Year at annual Which? awards. According to the latest data from Think Broadband as analysed
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Bradford College urges potential students to not miss out
One of the region’s largest further education providers is urging people to come and enrol for the new academic year before it’s too late. Bradford College enrolment for 2024/25 has now been open for a week, with well over 5,000 new students expected
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Shaun the Sheep Christmas Jumper Day hopes to raise festive funds
Save the Children is encouraging schools and youth groups to participate in a Shaun the Sheep-themed Christmas Jumper Day, on Thursday, December 12. Interested parties can sign up for a fundraising pack online. After buying a new Christmas
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Pints for £2 at Greene King pubs for fortnight in end of summer offer
Three Greene King pubs in the Bradford area are offering pints for just £2, over a two-week period to mark the end of summer. The Ancient Foresters, in Wibsey, will offer pints of Carlsberg at the discounted rate, while Carling will be the discounted
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Weekly in-person grief support sessions to take place in Bradford
More West Yorkshire residents will be able to access free peer-to-peer bereavement support from next week, when Sue Ryder will launch a new Grief Kind Space in Bradford. Drop-in sessions, providing a space for people to come together and share
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Girlington Centre £176,000 grant to boost advice services for elderly
National charity Independent Age has allocated £176,000 to the Girlington Centre in Bradford. The funds will be paid over a three-year period. The grant forms part of a package, worth £3.1 million in total, being allocated to 19 organisations
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Plan to convert former bank into flats and a retail unit approved
PLANS to convert a vacant bank in Otley into flats and a retail unit have been given the green light by Leeds City Council. A listed building application by RCS Properties has been approved this month meaning the former NatWest bank branch at 5
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Over £162,000 worth of salt lost each year due to being stored in the open
OVER £160,000 worth of salt is lost from Council depots in Bradford each year because it is washed away by the rain, a meeting has been told. As part of a shake-up of its Winter services, such as gritting, Bradford Council is looking to build a
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Bradford nursery that uses Danish outdoor learning approach rated Good by Ofsted
A BRADFORD nursery is celebrating after receiving a 'Good' rating following an Ofsted inspection. Kids Planet Woodside, which is based at Halifax Road, was awarded an overall rating of 'Good' after an inspection on July 24. The nursery was rated
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Festival showcases the best of local history and culture
LOVERS of local history and culture have jumped at the rare chance to see inside old buildings which tell the story of Bradford district’s past. Some of the fascinating free events, which are part of the countrywide Heritage Open Days festival, are
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Financial woes may mean regeneration schemes 'need to be indulgence of the past'
REGENERATION schemes for Bradford “will need to be an indulgence of the past” if the Council wants to stave off bankruptcy, an opposition councillor has claimed. Councillor Mike Pollard (Cons, Baildon) made the claim in response to news the “capitalisation
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CAZ funded e-bike hire scheme in Bradford to begin next year
A NEW e-bike hire scheme will begin in Bradford in spring after getting approval from council bosses. The scheme will be set up using money raised from Bradford’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ) and the council will now look for an operator for the scheme
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Police officer sacked for using the services of a sex worker
A POLICE officer who claimed to be lost when he was driving in Bradford’s red light district in 2006 has been sacked without notice for using the services of a sex worker in Bolton. PC Jonathan Trainer, who worked for West Yorkshire Police, was
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Bradford food manufacturer's plans change after door firm goes into liquidation
A BRADFORD food manufacturer’s plans to expand into a large warehouse building have changed after the company it was to share the space with went into liquidation. Regal Food Products Group bought the former Folding Sliding Door (FSD) Company works
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Campaigners continue fight to secure future of Bingley pool amid uncertainty
CAMPAIGNERS have pledged to continue fighting for the future of Bingley swimming pool. Earlier this year, the then-Conservative Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced in the Spring Budget that Bingley would receive £14.5 million as part of Levelling
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The Bradford bakery where 'you get decent portion for the price you pay'
A BRADFORD bakery where "you get a decent portion for the price you pay" has been nominated for a Telegraph & Argus award. It is said customers often visit Beth's Bakes, on High Street in Wibsey, sometimes twice a week and become addicted to the
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Salem signal positive start to centenary season with Yorkshire Cup victory
BRADFORD Salem launched their centenary season in style, defeating Goole 52-21 in a first-round Yorkshire Cup tie that became an eight-try romp. Goole scored three tries themselves, but Salem showed their fitness, their strength and their offloading
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Bantams boss on Calum Kavanagh's dip in form at start of season
GRAHAM Alexander has put Calum Kavanagh’s difficult opening month down to his delayed start to pre-season. Kavanagh, who turns 21 today, has looked out-of-sorts in the early games and is yet to get off the mark. He had started every match before
