Catch up with the most read news stories from the Telegraph & Argus over the last week - Monday, January 31, to Sunday, February 6
1. Statement from police after large emergency services presence at Bradford pub
Police issued a statement after emergency services were called to a Bradford pub on the evening of Sunday, January 30.
There was a large cordon around the Winston Churchill pub on Wakefield Road, with a heavy presence from police and paramedics.
2. Police explain huge armed response in New Line, Greengates
Police issued a statement on February 2, after armed officers and emergency service swooped on a Bradford road.
They had received a report of a domestic-related incident and a suspect was traced to a Greengates address where he barricaded himself in and made threats.
3. Police confirm why area of land in Bradford is being searched
A man's death in Bradford is being treated as "unexplained", police said on February 5.
There has been police activity in the Squire Lane area since the morning of the day before, one resident said.
4. Body of man in his 40s found in Bradford property
A man in his 40s died in a Bradford property on February 3.
Police attended an address on High Street, Wibsey at 2.16pm on Thursday afternoon following a concern for safety report.
The death is not being treated as suspicious.
5. New Line at Greengates is closed by armed police in standoff
A road was been closed and "armed police" evacuated a building in a reported ongoing "standoff".
New Line in Greengates was shut both ways, where it becomes Carr Road, due to a police incident.
6. 'Crossbow armed youths' target village shop
Locals have reacted in shock after a “group of youths armed with a crossbow” raided a convenience store in Bradford.
Reports from members of the public said the group of “eight to 10 lads” entered the McColl’s store in Beacon Road, Wibsey, at 8.18pm on Monday, January 31, before fleeing through Wibsey Park.
7. How to check your council tax band
Rishi Sunak announced plans to “take the sting out” of the £693 hike to typical energy bills when the price cap is raised in April.
On February 3, Ofgem announced that the new energy bill price cap will rise by 54 per cent per cent from April.
8. Bradford pensioners left devastated after funeral firm Heavenly Services collapses
Devastated pensioners have spoken of their distress after a funeral company they paid out thousands of pounds to went bust.
When Heavenly Services opened in the centre of Wibsey, the trio thought they were doing the best for their families by taking out a funeral plan with the firm.
9. Police release new image in The Velvet Mill sexual assault enquiry
Police released a new image of a man with a "big forehead" who is wanted in relation to a serious sexual assault.
West Yorkshire Police first issued an appeal on January 30, with two CCTV images of a male they would like to identify and speak to in relation to a "very frightening" sexual attack.
10. Bradford Forster Academy forced to shut immediately
A Bradford high school was forced to close immediately on Friday morning.
Bradford Forster Academy, on Fenby Avenue, suffered a full closure at around 10am due to a water leak.
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