Bradford news

• Prisoner denies attempting to murder imam in jail

  28-08-2026 18:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ahmed Alid is accused of attacking the imam after Friday prayers in prison in East Yorkshire.
  
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• Wigan crush Leeds to move closer to winning shield

  05-09-2026 23:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wigan Warriors move within touching distance of winning the League Leaders' Shield after a superb victory at closest rivals Leeds Rhinos.
  
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• Women's Super League: Wigan thrash Leeds to storm on

  05-09-2026 20:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wigan Warriors are in ominous form as they make it 12 Women's Super League wins from 12 against nearest rivals Leeds Rhinos.
  
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• Defibrillator hub plan refused as 'visual clutter'

  05-09-2026 19:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wakefield Council planners said the proposed communication unit would "introduce visual clutter".
  
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• Funding for junction improvement scheme approved

  05-09-2026 19:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Councillors approve an additional £6.6m for work at the junction of Toller Lane and Whetley Lane.
  
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• Wakefield stay in top-four hunt with win over Wire

  05-09-2026 18:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Isaiah Vagana's two tries inspire Wakefield Trinity to a comeback win over Warrington Wolves which boosts their top-four hopes.
  
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• Council approves £30m expansion of SEND school

  05-09-2026 11:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The school in Belle Isle, Leeds, will gain a new three-storey teaching block, councillors are told.
  
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• Horse found with two 'teeth' in its ear seeks home

  05-09-2026 08:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bradford horse found with two 'teeth' in its ear seeks new home after roadside rescue by charity.
  
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• How Yorkshire shaped the Brownlee era

  05-09-2026 08:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Jonny Brownlee retires, former coaches and teachers recall his and brother Alistair's impact.
  
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• Hull KR secure top-six place with win over Giants

  04-09-2026 23:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Reigning Super League champions Hull KR make sure of their place in this season's play-offs with a dominant win over Huddersfield Giants.
  
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• By-election confirmed after councillor steps down

  04-09-2026 20:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leeds Labour councillor Peter Carlill stepped down from all his roles earlier this week.
  
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• Surrey sneak past Yorkshire for key win

  04-09-2026 18:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Surrey beat Yorkshire by one wicket to boost their hopes of staying in Division One of the County Championship.
  
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• Railway station entrance scheme delayed further

  04-09-2026 16:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A £46.1m project to transform the entrance to Leeds railway station will begin opening next month.
  
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• City rally after firework campaign gets PM backing

  04-09-2026 13:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People behind the long-running campaign in Bradford welcome Andy Burnham's words.
  
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• Former Olympic champion Jonny Brownlee retires

  04-09-2026 13:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jonny Brownlee, a former Olympic triathlon champion and six-time world champion, says "it's over for professional sport".
  
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• Leeds and Wigan set for 'winner takes all' showdown

  04-09-2026 12:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leeds and Wigan are set to meet in what is likely to be a "winner takes all" battle for the League Leaders' Shield at Headingley on Saturday.
  
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• Man killed and two arrested after car crash

  04-09-2026 11:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say two people have been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.
  
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• Woman's 'shock' at private baby scan clinic experience

  04-09-2026 09:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mireia Colomer says clinic told her they could not find heartbeat that NHS scan detected days later.
  
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• Tributes to 'inspirational' cross-channel swimmer

  04-09-2026 07:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Eileen Fenton MBE, from Dewsbury, was one of the first women to swim across the English Channel.
  
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• Council plan for tech to beat big freeze on roads

  04-09-2026 06:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bradford Council is examining whether tech could save salt and cash when it comes to gritting.
  
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• Delayed Kirkgate repairs 'to start this month'

  04-09-2026 06:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The council says months of planning and preparation have gone into the Lower Kirkgate scheme.
  
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• Bradford beat Castleford to end seven-match losing run

  04-09-2026 00:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bradford Bulls end a seven-match losing streak with victory over troubled Castleford Tigers in the struggle to avoid the Super League wooden spoon.
  
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• Fisher stars as 23 wickets fall between Surrey & Yorks

  03-09-2026 19:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An incredible 23 wickets fall on day two between Surrey and Yorkshire at The Oval, with Surrey chasing 185 to win.
  
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• Huddersfield sign former Colchester striker Tovide

  03-09-2026 19:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Huddersfield Town sign former Colchester United forward Samson Tovide on a three-year deal following his departure from the Essex club.
  
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• Under review NHS walk-in centre will not shut - MP

  03-09-2026 18:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  MP Simon Lightwood says the review will look at issues around accessibility, parking and capacity.
  
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• Leeds sign Cotric and Rogers-Smith from Catalans

  03-09-2026 16:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leeds Rhinos sign outside-back Nick Cotric and forward Edenn Rogers-Smith from Catalans Dragons for the 2027 season.
  
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• Leeds' Rodon out for up to 10 weeks with hamstring injury

  03-09-2026 16:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leeds United manager Daniel Farke says centre-back Joe Rodon will be out for eight to 10 weeks because of a "serious hamstring injury".
  
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• Biker jailed over fatal collision with pedestrian

  03-09-2026 16:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Reece Manley, from Filey, is jailed for causing the death of Alan Lloyd, 75, by careless driving.
  
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• Are we really alone?

  03-09-2026 16:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pontefract man’s search for answers on UFO sighting and alien encounters.
  
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• No Pride flags as Reform changes council policy

  03-09-2026 15:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kirklees Council changes rules to a limited number of designs, which do not include the LGBTQ+ flag.
  
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