Bradford news

• Fly Pride flag at Gentleman Jack home - MP

  12-06-2026 07:01 via bbc.com
  
  There will be no Pride flag flying at Shibden Hall, home of Britain's "first modern lesbian".
  
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• Hodkinson scores four tries as Wigan beat Wakefield

  12-06-2026 23:11 via bbc.com
  
  Noah Hodkinson scores four tries as Wigan Warriors deliver a masterclass to thump Wakefield Trinity 48-10 and go fourth in Super League.
  
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• Leeds weather Toulouse fightback to return to top

  12-06-2026 22:26 via bbc.com
  
  Eight-try Leeds Rhinos weather a fightback by Toulouse to win in the south of France and return to the top of Super League.
  
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• British man jailed for encouraging suicide in US

  12-06-2026 21:23 via bbc.com
  
  Dylan Phelan admitted encouraging the suicide of US citizen Travis Dyer in Louisiana in 2024.
  
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• Yorkshire's Luxton hits century against Warwicks

  12-06-2026 19:34 via bbc.com
  
  Will Luxton scores 167 as Yorkshire finish on 386-6 against Warwickshire on day one of their County Championship match at Scarborough.
  
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• Hockney's home town in tribute to 'inspiring son'

  12-06-2026 17:53 via bbc.com
  
  Figures from across Bradford pay tribute to David Hockney, who has died at the age of 88.
  
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• Pet owner given ban after dog 'riddled with fleas'

  12-06-2026 16:45 via bbc.com
  
  Merlin was rescued but later had to be put down "due to the severity of his condition", the RSPCA says.
  
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• Norway teen on UK kill mission 'not a violent guy'

  12-06-2026 15:43 via bbc.com
  
  Johnannes Natland, 19, is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of flying to the UK to kill someone.
  
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• Residents in battle to save mural from demolition

  12-06-2026 15:08 via bbc.com
  
  The mural of a 19th Century preacher is in the lobby of a tower block earmarked for demolition.
  
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• Leeds Utd fan's lost wallet returned 34 years on

  12-06-2026 14:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The card was found by Claire Wilson at the forest school in Rawdon.
  
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• Bradford artist David Hockney dies aged 88

  12-06-2026 12:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Influential artist was born in Bradford in 1937. Image Credit: Getty Images
  
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• David Hockney: Art's great innovator whose vivid paintings made him a household name

  12-06-2026 11:52 via bbc.com
  
  The proud Yorkshireman, who also painted iconic pictures of America, was routinely described as Britain's greatest artist.
  
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• New council urged to take action on factory stench

  12-06-2026 09:22 via bbc.com
  
  Campaigners urge new council leadership to end years of misery over animal waste factory's emissions
  
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• 'Our great-uncle's WW1 death reunited us 100 years later'

  12-06-2026 07:44 via bbc.com
  
  Some of Private Thomas Whitaker's relatives had never met before burial ceremony in Belgium.
  
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• Thousands prepare to take part in Leeds 10k

  12-06-2026 07:40 via bbc.com
  
  The Leeds 10k returns to the city for its 19th event, with around 5,000 expected to participate.
  
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• Murder arrest after woman, 51, found dead in Leeds

  11-06-2026 19:47 via bbc.com
  
  The woman's body was found in the Belle Isle area of the city, with an injured man later arrested.
  
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• Huddersfield sign Blackpool forward Fletcher

  11-06-2026 18:09 via bbc.com
  
  Ashley Fletcher, who scored 21 goals for Blackpool last season, signs for fellow League One side Huddersfield Town.
  
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• What's causing Leeds station parking 'chaos'?

  11-06-2026 17:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Drivers are facing up to a £100 fine for dropping off passengers incorrectly.
  
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• Trinity's Hall out for six weeks with ankle injury

  11-06-2026 14:41 via bbc.com
  
  Wakefield Trinity's Corey Hall faces six weeks on the sidelines with an injury sustained in the win against champions Hull KR.
  
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• Thirty arrested in domestic and child abuse operation

  11-06-2026 13:47 via bbc.com
  
  West Yorkshire Police say seven people have been charged with numerous offences after the operation.
  
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• Huddersfield Giants sign Brisbane forward Dunford

  11-06-2026 13:21 via bbc.com
  
  Huddersfield Giants sign forward Zane Dunford from Brisbane Tigers on an 18-month deal.
  
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• MP in compensation call after weeks without signal

  11-06-2026 09:19 via bbc.com
  
  Customers of various phone companies could not use their phones due to a damaged mast at Wyke.
  
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• Yorkshire Water starts work on storm overflows

  11-06-2026 08:11 via bbc.com
  
  The projects in Armley and Temple Newsam aim to increase capacity in Leeds' sewer network.
  
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• 'Ill treatment of cats has got significantly worse'

  11-06-2026 06:49 via bbc.com
  
  Charity Bradford Cat Watch says it has seen the highest level of abuse and neglect for 20 years.
  
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• Stokes out of England squad, Root named captain

  10-06-2026 18:44 via bbc.com
  
  Ben Stokes will miss England’s second Test against New Zealand at The Oval following an incident in a London nightclub, with Joe Root stepping up as interim captain.
  
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• Trio jailed after machete victim almost loses leg

  10-06-2026 17:53 via bbc.com
  
  Two men are still wanted over the incident in which victim, 23, nearly lost his leg.
  
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• Drivers urge swift end to station drop-off 'chaos'

  10-06-2026 06:59 via bbc.com
  
  Rail workers and commuters tell of fines and delays during upgrade work at Leeds Railway Station.
  
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• First test as new Reform cabinet 'finds its feet'

  09-06-2026 19:41 via bbc.com
  
  The executive's first session offered an early glimpse of how the new leadership intends to govern.
  
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• Pro-Palestinian protester 'wanted to shut factory'

  09-06-2026 19:28 via bbc.com
  
  Four targeted a company as they believed it was involved in the supply chain to Israel, a court hears.
  
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• MP urges national parks 'to act on water safety'

  09-06-2026 19:14 via bbc.com
  
  MP Sir Julian Smith highlighted the issue following the death of a girl in the River Wharfe at Burnsall.
  
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