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Prolific Bradford shoplifter handed three-year criminal behaviour order

James Baker was sentenced on July 9, 2026, receiving a total prison term of 52 weeks.

As well as the custodial sentence, Baker was also issued with a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).

West Yorkshire Police said the order forms part of ongoing efforts to tackle persistent retail crime and protect businesses from repeat offending.

The force said the CBO gives retailers additional safeguards and provides police with further powers to take action if the restrictions are breached...

Union members walk out for three days after talks fail to resolve issues

Members of the National Education Union (NEU) took part in three days of industrial action last week after deciding that discussions with school leaders had not led to sufficient progress on issues they have previously raised.

Union members had postponed planned strike action at the start of the month in an effort to allow further talks to take place.

The NEU said staff had taken industrial action earlier this year to highlight what they describe as longstanding concerns about student be...

Cocaine, cash and gold seized as two men arrested after raids on Bradford estate

Officers executed warrants at two separate addresses in Holme Wood shortly after 5am this morning.

The raids took place at properties on Dawson Street and Grayswood Crescent.

During searches of the Dawson Street address, officers recovered what was described as a significant quantity of cocaine.

Police also seized a large amount of cash, gold jewellery and multiple vehicles.

At the Grayswood Crescent property, officers recovered cannabis, a baton and a replica firearm.

Drug p...

'This is absolutely disgusting behaviour' - Hedgehog found covered in blue paint

The animal was discovered on Monday evening by a resident in Yeadon and was taken into the care of Prickly Pigs Hedgehog Rescue.

West Yorkshire Police is appealing for information following the incident.

Rescuers said the paint was not water-based and could not simply be washed off.

Instead, staff have been carefully removing paint from the hedgehog's spines.

According to the rescue, the paint had caused the animal's spines to stick together, restricting its movement and aff...

'I just had to think fast' - Bradford man helps families escape from burning house

Ans Javid was on his way to a family emergency in the early hours of the morning when he unexpectedly came across a major fire in Girlington at 5.15am on July 1.

Although he had no connection to the street and does not live in the area, he stopped after noticing thick black smoke rising from a property on Hoxton Street.

Days later, he says he is still processing what happened.

"It's taken days for it to settle in," Mr Javid said. "But it's made me feel important. It's made me feel li...

Bradford Telegraph and Argus • 14th July 2026

'We must find a solution': Concerns raised after fatal Bradford city centre collision

West Yorkshire Police are continuing to investigate the incident, which happened at about 3.22pm on Sunday when a blue Nissan Qashqai mounted the kerb in the pedestrianised area and collided with pedestrians.

Stephen Cameron, 50, who was using a wheelchair, died at the scene despite the efforts of emergency services. A 31-year-old man suffered serious head injuries and remains in hospital, while a 13-year-old boy sustained minor injuries.

A 30-year-old Bradford man was arrested on suspic...

Where football fans can watch England's World Cup semi-final in Bradford on Wednesday

The Three Lions take on Lionel Messi's Argentina on Wednesday night (8pm) for a chance to compete in a first final since 1966.

For the special occasion, Bradford Live, Valley Parade and Darley Street Market will all be screening the game.

At Bradford Live, there will be pre-match and half-time live entertainment, and American street food available to purchase.

The venue has a designated 'Circle' as its family seating area.

To book your tickets, click here.

It will be shown in...

Sunbridge Wells to Reclaim Wallers Brewery Site Following Tenant Eviction

In a statement, Sunbridge Wells owner Harry Hall said the complex's management was aware of public concern over the closure of several bars within the historic underground venue.

Mr Hall said that while there had been significant public interest in the closures, some issues had been beyond the control of the landlord.

He stated: "We have served notice to the tenant to vacate the property as per our legal right."

A notice served by Sunbridge Wells Limited is displayed at the entrance...