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Police update on mums injured in Ibiza taxi crash as one awake and 'thankful to be alive'
The two friends from Bradford were injured after being run over by a taxi on a busy street in Ibiza in the early hours of Tuesday morning and left with serious injuries.

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Energy Price Cap rise is double the predicted hike despite wholesale rate drop
The energy price cap will rise by 2% from October 1 in England, Scotland and Wales, sparking fears that families and older people may struggle this winter
How to save on energy bills ahead of October Energy Price Cap changes
Martin Lewis says customers can save around 15% by switching and fixing, and has shared his advice on finding the best deals for gas and electricity bills.
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Trial hears transcripts of messages sent between woman and man accused of murder
A jury at Bradford Crown Court has heard transcripts of messages sent between a woman and the man accused of her murder.
Parents urged to check children's MMR vaccinations amid outbreak fears
The NHS is urging West Yorkshire parents to check their children's MMR vaccinations amid concerns over declining immunisation rates
On this day: Lidl teams up with designer to launch croissant handbag
One year ago today, Lidl announced it had turned its hand to designing quirky handbags.
Vacant pub can be converted into family home after plans approved
An empty pub that had been on the market for over nine months can be converted into a house after failing to find any buyers.
Fraudster vice principal banned from teaching profession indefinitely
A fraudster vice principal who wanted to get back into teaching has been banned from the profession for at least two years.
Fines for fly-tipping and littering on Bradford's streets set to rise
Fines for fly tipping and littering in Bradford are likely to rise “to send a clear message” to people who dump waste on the district’s streets.
Sports club's retrospective signs plan is refused
A retrospective application to keep 15 advertising signs on a Green Belt site has been refused.
Bradford Live a 'significant venue for the wider region and the north as a whole'
Bradford Live will be a "significant venue" not just for West Yorkshire but the north as a whole, the director of the venue told the Telegraph & Argus.
Bradford shop treasured by generations of dancers to close its doors next month
Twinkletoes on Barkerend Road in Bradford will close its doors in September,
Police cordon in place outside building in Bradford city centre after incident
A police cordon is in place following an incident in Bradford city centre.

Gang dress up as police officers to rob Yorkshire jewellers
An investigation has been launched

HMRC and the parents trying to beat the childcare 'cliff edge' that loses £30k
More high-earners are looking to get HMRC help including Child Benefit, Tax-Free Childcare and 30 hours funded childcare, financial advisers have said.
Three members of Ukrainian refugee family died in head-on crash with bus
Three members of a Ukrainian refugee family died when their car crashed head-on into a double decker bus, an inquest has heard.
Major work to help restore 10,000-year-old nature site is now underway
Work to attract more wildlife and visitors to a local nature reserve has begun with the help of a community group.
Teenage boy with links to Bradford has been reported missing
Police are searching for a missing teenage boy with links to Bradford.
Mother of murdered lawyer welcomes new measures to tackle 'honour-based' abuse
The mother of a woman murdered by her husband has welcomed an announcement that new measures will be introduced to crack down on so-called "honour-based" abuse.
Who is Lewis Cope? Emmerdale star set to dazzle on Strictly Come Dancing 2025
Emmerdale’s Lewis Cope has been announced as the latest celebrity contestant on Strictly Come Dancing