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Man, 28, dies while trying to save brother from burning home after e-bike fire
Mohsin Janjua died after rushing into a fire trying to save his brother

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Asda making 'big improvements' to website and app - see what's changing
Asda has begun making "big" changes to its website and app - see exactly what improvements are being made and how they will affect customers.
Men jailed after shots fired in town centre on busy Friday night
Three men have been jailed after shots were fired in a town centre last year.
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Smoke billows into sky as firefighters tackle blaze involving hedge
Firefighters tackled a blaze involving a hedge on a Bradford street.
Lane closed on section of motorway in Bradford area for emergency work
Drivers are being warned to expect delays due to a lane closure on the M62 in the Bradford area.
Dewsbury sports day to promote positivity after recent incidents
A Tennis and Community Sports Day will take place at Crow Nest Park in Dewsbury on Saturday, August 16. The event is intended to be a positive gathering in response to recent challenges.
Bradford residents urged to check voter registration details
Households across the Bradford district will receive a letter encouraging them to check and, if necessary, update their details for the electoral register. Those not yet registered to vote can register easily online
Bradford's Gordons advises Ocado on major distribution centre lease
Bradford law firm Gordons has advised Ocado Retail on its 15-year lease of a 66,000 sq ft facility at Fairham Business Park, near Nottingham.
On this day in 2015: Baildon school worker to appear on Bake Off
On this day in 2015, the Telegraph and Argus reported that Sandy Docherty, a child protection and welfare officer at Titus Salt School, was set to appear on television screens that evening as a contestant on the new series of The Great British Bake Off.
'I will continue to stand with residents and push for action': MP on Waddingtons
Imran Hussain (Labour, Bradford East) writes this week's MP's column, where he discusses Waddingtons.
147-home plan for Green Belt site submitted to Bradford Council
A housing developer believes Green Belt land on the edge of a village should be designated as “grey-belt” – and is suitable for a 147-home development.
Development of 'high-quality, accessible homes' for over-55s reaches key milestone
A development of new homes for the over 55s in Kirklees has reached a key milestone and is due to be up and running next summer.
Police helicopter called as nurse led officers on high-speed chase in Audi TT
A nurse who led police on a 20-minute high-speed chase, which included driving over three “stingers” that deflated her car’s tyres, has avoided immediate custody.
Light festival to return to Bradford this winter
A LIGHT festival that has attracted tens of thousands of people to Bradford will return this winter.
Man held knife to wife's throat in terrifying two-hour incident
A man who held a kitchen knife to his wife’s throat and threatened to “gut her” during the course of a two-hour domestic incident has been jailed for 12 months.
Children can play among mountain of colourful foam in Bradford this week
A MOUNTAIN of foam is expected to transform Bradford’s Centenary Square into something never seen before this week.
Man who fell victim to modern slavery speaks of his journey from homelessness to hope
A man who found himself living on the streets of Bradford has spoken about his journey from homelessness to hope.
116-space Bradford city centre car park to be sold at auction
A 116-space Council owned car park in Bradford city centre will go to auction later this month with a £160,000 guide price.
Tributes paid to Bradford 'family man who was well loved'
Tributes have been made to a Bradford dad-of-six who has tragically died following a cancer battle.
Premium Bond prizes worth £100 million unclaimed - check if you are a winner
More than 2.5 million Premium Bond prizes worth more than £100 million remain unclaimed. Check to see if you have won.