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Month: March 2017

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Latest: Oastler Centre to close as part of major £15 million development scheme in City Centre

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Bradford Council has taken an option to purchase the former Marks & Spencer building on Darley Street as part of a major £15 million development scheme to regenerate the top end of Bradford, revitalise the city centre markets and support local trade. The proposal would see a new food-focussed market open in the former Marks & Spencer building in Darley Street. As part of the same proposal, Kirkgate Market would receive a face lift as the result of significant investment to redesign it. It would be the biggest investment in the…

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Is the West at War with Islam?

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The tragic events of 9/11 and other terrorist atrocities have grabbed attention all over the world. As an unintended consequence, this has changed the way we view the adherents of the Islamic faith. This brought with it significant challenges for all of us. Indeed, and in Britain this was felt more acutely after the 7/7 London bombings and more recently the attack in Westminister. An ‘us and them’ notion of religious identity separation began to emerge more strongly than ever. For me, and I am sure many of you reading…

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Local acts to shine in free festival

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Bradford city centre streets will ring out to the sounds of free live performances, street parades, workshops and music this Saturday thanks to Bradford Council and a host of local artists Local talent will reveal their hidden skills, from poetry to plate spinning at Top of Town’s Got Talent (1-4pm, Oastler Square). The show will be compared by Bradford’s Mysti Valentine and Scott Vipond-Clarke from Shipley-based arts company, Q20. Members of the public will be able to sign up and perform on the day with registration open from 12 noon.…

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Police Appealing for Information about Missing Man Tariq Rashid

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Police are urgently appealing for information to trace the whereabouts of missing man.　 Tariq Rashid, aged 22, was last seen in Wakefield on Wednesday 22 March at around 4:30pm. He is described as an Asian male, slim build, 6ft 2″ and with black messy medium length hair. He was wearing a black Armani jumper with large beige logo, black jogging bottoms with white Nike logo and black trainers. He has links to the Huddersfield area. Tariq may appear confused or agitated and police would advise members of the public not…

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Corrupt Former Officer Given Lengthy Sentence

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West Yorkshire Police today welcomed the long sentence given to a corrupt former police officer.　 Keith Boots, 55, was given a total sentence of 26 years inprisonment after being found guilty of 16 charges including the theft of drugs from West Yorkshire Police (including cocaine), possession with intent to supply drugs and conspiring to pervert the course of justice. Speaking after the sentencing today (Friday 24 March) at Leeds Crown Court, Detective Superintendent Simon Bottomley of West Yorkshire Police’s Professional Standards Department, said: “Keith Boots belongs in jail. He is…

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Bradford and Leeds secure £9.8m funding to tackle unemployment

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Bradford Council, in partnership with Leeds City Council, has been awarded funding from the European Structural Investment Fund (ESIF) to help tackle unemployment in the district over the next three years.   The funding from ESIF of more than £4.3m contributes to a total fund of £9.8m with the rest of the funding coming from Bradford Council, Leeds City Council, Incommunities, and Aspire-Igen. The fund will help the Council deliver the Skills Training Employment Pathways (STEP) project. STEP is voluntary programme for people who are aged over 25 and facing…

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£25,000 of Jewellery Stolen in Cleakheaton Burglary

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Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Cleckheaton where £25,000 of jewellery was stolen.　 The incident happened between 11 and 12:30 on 17 March at a house on Nibshaw Road. Suspects forced entry into the property through a window and went on to make an untidy search and found distinctive watches and jewellery. Items which were taken included: Omega Co-Axial Aqua Terra Omega Geneva watch – 18 carat gold with diamond bezel Omega 14 carat gold Hunter Pocket watch Walthem 14 carat gold pocket watch Three Ladies 14…

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CCTV Images Appeal for robbery in Bradford

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Police have released CCTV images of two men they would like to identify in connection with a shop robbery in Bradford. 　 The incident happened between 7.30pm and 7.40pm on 25 February, when three males carrying a knife and hammer entered a shop in Spring Wood Gardens and made demands for cash from the shop assistant. A quantity of cash was taken as well as cigarettes and a mobile phone. The shop assistant, a man in his thirties, was unhurt and the males left on foot. Anyone who recognises these…

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Police Warning Over Spate Of ‘Car Bump’ Thefts

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Police are warning drivers to be on their guard following a spate of thefts and robberies where elderly woman have been targeted at the wheel.　 Over the past few weeks, a number of incidents have been reported in Leeds, Bradford and Kirklees. In the majority of cases the suspects have followed the victim in their car and bumped them at low speed with their vehicle. When both cars stop, they tell the victim their brake lights are not working and get them to leave their car to check. While the…

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Donald Trump and his Muslim ban policy

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The immediate effect of the Executive Order by the US President was complete confusion and chaos at the airports as approved refugees, valid visa holders, non-US dual citizens and US legal residents were detained, barred from planes or ordered out of the US. A Federal Judge in New York ordered a stay on the deportation of the people with valid visas. Universities, hospitals and tech companies staggered from the order which threatens or has already banned thousands of doctors, students, researchers, engineers and others. Refugees persecuted for their sexual orientation…

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