Bradford news

• Call for action to fix 'forgotten' playground

  09-09-2026 12:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One councillor describes the Huddersfield playground as "one of the worst in the north of England".
  
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• Labour mayors in England vow to cap tourist tax at 5%

  10-09-2026 23:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Reform UK and the Conservatives have criticised plans for the new levy on visitors' overnight stays.
  
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• Alstom to build new battery-electric train fleet

  10-09-2026 23:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government says the work will support thousands of jobs across the UK.
  
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• Council to unite to solve unauthorised camps issue

  10-09-2026 22:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Unauthorised encampments have become a recurring issue in Leeds' public spaces in recent years.
  
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• Pedestrian dies a month after being hit by car

  10-09-2026 19:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The man was hit by a Toyota Auris in Harehills on 11 August and died on Wednesday, police say.
  
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• Uninsured driver who fatally hit boy, 7, jailed

  10-09-2026 18:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nathan Shaw, 35, is jailed for killing Jack Rooke in a collision in August 2023.
  
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• Kuldeep spins Yorks to three-day win over Essex

  10-09-2026 16:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kuldeep Yadav and George Hill swamp Essex with spin and seam as Yorkshire race to a three-day innings and 106-run victory at Headingley.
  
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• Murder accused to face trial over man's death

  10-09-2026 14:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hayden Clarke, 27, pleads guilty to the manslaughter of Mark Shaw but denies murdering him.
  
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• County lines drug dealer jailed for six years

  10-09-2026 13:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Abubakr Ahmed from Bradford admits possessing and supplying crack cocaine and heroin.
  
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• Teenage motorcyclist seriously hurt in van crash

  10-09-2026 12:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 15-year-old boy suffered life-threatening injuries in the incident in Halifax, police say.
  
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• Disappointment over stalled free parking plan

  10-09-2026 08:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bradford Council's Reform UK administration had proposed giving drivers one free hour at council car parks.
  
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• Student paramedics use VR to train for emergencies

  10-09-2026 07:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The trainees at Huddersfield Uni are thought to be the first in the UK to use the tech in training.
  
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• Theft of church's saint statue 'bizarre' - vicar

  10-09-2026 07:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The St Cuthbert statue was taken from St Mary's church in the village of Oxenhope more than a week ago.
  
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• Castleford sign Leigh half-back McNamara

  09-09-2026 20:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Castleford Tigers sign Leigh Leopards half-back Ben McNamara on a two-year deal for the 2027 season.
  
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• Spinners put Yorkshire in control against Essex

  09-09-2026 19:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dom Bess stars with bat and ball as Yorkshire take command of their Division One match against Essex.
  
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• Warrington sign centre Gagai from Huddersfield

  09-09-2026 19:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Warrington Wolves sign versatile back Jacob Gagai from Huddersfield Giants on a two-year deal.
  
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• Mum urges young women to check for ovarian cancer

  09-09-2026 18:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alex Littlewood, 25, from Huddersfield, was diagnosed with the disease after giving birth.
  
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• Lamborghini driver guilty in M62 crash death case

  09-09-2026 17:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shaan Hussain died in the crash after driver Humaira Batool hit speeds of over 140mph, a court hears.
  
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• Fly-tipping fines raise just £3,000 in first year

  09-09-2026 15:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In September 2025, Bradford Council increased the maximum fine that could be given to fly-tippers.
  
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• Leeds full-back Miller to miss play-offs

  09-09-2026 13:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leeds Rhinos full-back Lachlan Miller will miss the rest of the campaign with a torn hamstring.
  
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• This Huddersfield pub's unusual festival

  09-09-2026 13:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Crisp butties. A thing of the past being brought back by this Huddersfield pub.
  
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• Body found in search for missing boy, 15, on holiday

  09-09-2026 11:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 15-year-old, from the Yorkshire area, was at Marloes Sands beach in Pembrokeshire.
  
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• City market shortlisted for architecture award

  09-09-2026 07:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Darley Street Market is nominated in the Leisure category of the Architects' Journal Awards.
  
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• Action urged over unauthorised traveller camps

  09-09-2026 07:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Unathorised encampments have become increasingly common in Leeds' public spaces in recent years.
  
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• Tip to reopen as cash 'disinvested' from arts fund

  08-09-2026 22:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sugden End Household Waste Recycling Centre, which closed in 2024, is now set to reopen this year.
  
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• Huddersfield defeat Doncaster in EFL Trophy

  08-09-2026 22:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There are wins for Exeter City and Huddersfield Town in the English Football League Trophy group stages.
  
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• Essex bowlers fight back to slow Yorkshire progress

  08-09-2026 19:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire are 241-6 at stumps on day one of their County Championship match against Essex at Headingley.
  
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• 'Mature' McCormack leaves Leeds for Wakefield

  08-09-2026 18:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wakefield Trinity sign Leeds Rhinos centre Ned McCormack on a three-year contract.
  
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• Castleford sign Wakefield half-back Lino

  08-09-2026 18:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Castleford Tigers sign Wakefield Trinity half-back Mason Lino on a two-year deal for the 2027 season.
  
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• Blind man sentenced for 150-mile drive while drunk

  08-09-2026 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Anthony Hall, 50, took his partner's car and drove at night from Huddersfield to near Carlisle.
  
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