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Moment doors bashed in and cannabis farm smashed to pieces as 30 people hauled into custody
Bradford District Police made 30 arrests in a wide-scale operation Jetshot this week

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Third man charged after huge cannabis farm with 3,000 plants busted
A third man has been charged after a huge cannabis farm with 3,000 plants was busted.
Police appeal to find missing man from Bradford who was last seen two days ago
Police have launched an appeal to find a missing man from Bradford who was last seen two days ago.
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How to survive - and thrive - in a house full of family members!
FOR many of us, the holidays are well and truly underway, school's out, perhaps visitors are descending, or family members who usually scatter for work or study are now under one roof, 24/7.
Former gang member tells schoolchildren about reality of knife crime
PUPILS from primary schools gathered for a hard-hitting event raising awareness of knife crime.
Kaiser Chiefs star and respected judge given honorary fellowships
The achievements of an indie rock star and an eminent judge have been recognised with honorary fellowships from Leeds Trinity University.
Twelve parks to host free kids' fun days for school holidays
A dozen locations across the Bradford district will host school summer holiday fun days aimed at children aged five to 14.
The Spinning Room Hi-Fi among new Sunny Bank Mills businesses
Sunny Bank Mills has welcomed a range of independent retailers.
Bradford gardening firm becomes patron of The Principle Trust
Bradford firm Garden Artists Ltd has become a patron of children's charity The Principle Trust.
On this day: Great Horton's Francis House reopens as children's home
On this day in 2015, the Telegraph and Argus reported that Francis House had reopened as a children's home following refurbishment.

Government £28m grant for electric buses for two Yorkshire cities
They are lifelines for communities, the government said

Man sentenced for 'mean and unpleasant' offence at sheltered housing
A burglar who only admitted being involved in a break-in at an elderly man’s flat after failing to turn up for his trial has been given a suspended prison sentence.
Casting call for outdoor performance featuring giant puppet in Bradford
A casting call has gone out for an outdoor performance telling the story of Bradford’s past, present and future.
Prison cell in a van being used to show young people 'reality of what goes on'
A prison in a van is being used to educate Bradford’s young people on the consequences of crime and doing time.
Award-winning Bradford pub closes to undergo £200,000 refurbishment
An award-winning Bradford pub has closed to undergo a £200,000 refurbishment which will turn it into the “place to be”.
£8 million grant to bring zero emission buses to Bradford
Bradford will get a new fleet of zero emission buses after receiving an £8 million grant from the Government.
Bus services to three Bradford schools face the chop next year
Bus services to three Bradford schools are likely to be withdrawn next year after a review of services subsidised by West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
Bradford one of 40 urban areas to share £15.5m fund to improve green spaces
Bradford is one of dozens of urban areas set to benefit from a £15.5 million investment to support the creation or improvement of green spaces, streets and neighbourhoods.
Tickets now on sale for show telling the story of a Gypsy family living in Bradford
Tickets are now available for a powerful show telling the story of a Gypsy family living on the outskirts of Bradford.
FIXTURE LIST: BPA handed away trip for first league contest of the season
BRADFORD (Park Avenue)’s fixtures have been confirmed for next season and they have been handed an away trip for the first league fixture.