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Bradford Telegraph and Argus •

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...
Keighley News •

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...
Bradford Telegraph and Argus •

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...
Bradford Telegraph and Argus •

'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...
Bradford Telegraph and Argus •

'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 •

'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...
Bradford Telegraph and Argus •

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...
Keighley News •

The fires that mean Bradford district is West Yorkshire's arson hotspot, new data

New figures released by West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) show the district has recorded the highest proportion of deliberate blazes anywhere in West Yorkshire over the past five years.

Since 2021, firefighters have attended 1,410 fires of all types across the district - the second highest total in the county after Leeds - with 106 people either injured or requiring hospital treatment.

A further breakdown of the figures reveals that deliberate fires are now the single bigges...
Bradford Telegraph and Argus •

Family keeps village shop going in memory of 'one-off' wife and mum after sudden loss

Just For You Gifts By Denise, which opened in August 2020, offers a mix of gifts, clothing and homeware and has become a well-known fixture on Halifax Road in Cullingworth.

Owner Stew Molyneux said the business was very much a joint effort with his wife Denise, who was at the heart of both the shop and the local community.

Just weeks ago, his wife passed away suddenly after developing an undiagnosed heart condition followed by sepsis while in hospital.

Mr Molyneux explained: “She got...
Bradford Telegraph and Argus •

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...
University of Salford •

Journalism student shares personal battle with eating disorder as she graduates

Emma Nelson, 21, walked across the stage at The Lowry today, having graduated with First Class honours in BA Journalism (Broadcast).
During her three years at Salford, Emma presented flagship shows for the University’s studio television network Quays TV, and is often the face lighting up a screen at our MediaCity campus building.
She is a confident, articulate and highly talented presenter and producer who is set to go into the industry as a leading light within the talent pool.
However, this ve...
University of Salford •

Star graduate calls for more awareness and funding for transplant athletes

Although the British Transplant Games largely aim to display the positives of transplantation, they also help to increase public awareness of the need for more people to join the NHS Organ Donation Register and discuss their wishes with their families. 
Lucy, a recent graduate of our BA Theatre and Performance Practice programme and the winner of the Dean's Award at the 2025 Create Student Awards, has participated in the British Transplant Games since 1994, just two years after undergoing open h...
University of Salford •

University partners with MACFEST for return of Muslim Arts Awards

MACFEST have created a national contest for all Muslim artists over the age of 18. Eligible artists can submit up to two pieces of artwork for any of the following categories - painting, calligraphy, drawing and photography. Artists can submit up to two pieces of work.
Shortlisted artists will be able to see their art on display, as part of an exhibition at our New Adelphi building on Tuesday 20 November.
Last year's winners included Mohamad Aaqib Anvarmia for Drawing, Mahvish Javed for Calligra...
University of Salford •

Student film wins two gongs at prestigious national awards

Trapped! (2024), a feature film that exposes the harsh realities of a working-class neighbourhood, was produced and directed by BA Film Production alumni Kuba Glodi and Conor Gallagher as part of their third-year project.
It won Best Overall National Student Film and Best Sound at the National Association for Higher Education in the Moving Image (NAHEMI) National Student Awards. Salford came out victorious from the shortlist, against notable contributions from Bristol Film School and the London...
University of Salford •

Maxwell Hall: Digital archive reveals unseen photos from venue's most historic concerts

Unseen photographs, posters and other concert memorabilia have been revealed in the new Maxwell Hall Digital Archive.

New photos of the likes of U2 and The Smiths have been put in the public domain for the first time with the archive unearthing a treasure trove of items from Salford's musical past.

Jessica Blissitt meets with the University's Archivist Alexandra Mitchell and Salford alumnus Evan Hurst who pulled the archive together following a public callout for donations in April 2024.

The University of Salford would like to thank the Students Union as they were a valuable contributor to the development of the archive by allowing the team to have access to archived student newspapers and relevant gig ephemera.

We would also like to thank the following who donated photographs to the collection which are featured in this video:
The University of Salford Students' Union, Jim Mooney, Nick Barber, Sounds From The Other City, Ian Evans and Adrian Francis.

Explore the Maxwell Hall Digital Archive: https://www.salford.ac.uk/library/archives-and-special-collections/maxwell-hall-archive
University of Salford •

Salford alumni trio shortlisted at 2025 Commercial Radio Awards

BA Journalism: Broadcast alumna Sophie Green has been shortlisted for Newcomer of the Year. Sophie graduated in 2023 and has since freelanced for Global, BBC Tees, and now works as a Reporter for Hits Radio North East.
Last year, fellow Salford alumna Olivia Celina Davies, won the Newcomer of the Year award for her work with Bauer Media's North West news team.
Sophie said: "I am absolutely delighted to have been nominated as newcomer of the year at the commercial radio awards. It still feels ver...

✦ ✧ ∗ Glastonbury Interview ❥ Violeta Vicci – The New Age Magazine

My journey has been a fun one, full of exciting performances, collaborations and lots of trial and error along the way. I started playing the violin when I was four years old, born and raised between Barcelona and Switzerland by bilingual parents; At 18 I moved to London to train as a classical violinist at the Royal Academy of Music. The first time I played Glastonbury, I was still a student and a member of a klezmer, d&b band and we played an afternoon slot at The Green Fields. I don’t think I...

Beyond The Music 2024 Ones To Watch – The New Age Magazine

Led by guitarist and songwriter Cat Harrison with bassist Tyler Damara Kelly, the london-based band are known for their mix of upbeat and blended vocals that seem to hold inspiration from bands like the Kinks, with the acoustic lightness that ‘Girl in Red’ fans would appreciate.After their debut  ‘Desire Paths’ landed in 2022, they released a follow up EP in 2023 which has received praise from The Sunday Times. Signed to the same label as mercury award-winner English Teacher, Human Interest have...
Medium •

Council addresses early years education concerns after national nursery funding inflation

Annual Early Year outcomes have declined in Salford since 2023, whereas nationally they have improved.According to early data from the Department of Education, 60.7%* of Salford children achieved a Good Level of Development (GLD) in 2024, in comparison to 61.5%* in 2023 and the national average of 67.7%*.This comes just weeks after the government announced a £2 billion increase in Early Years funding next year, to support government-funded childcare.However, the National Day Nurseries Associatio...
University of Salford •

Salford academic's book sheds new light on infamous terrorist informers

In recent years, many of the UK’s intelligence services have been opting for technical intervention instead of human intervention, after a surge of investigations and inquiries.  
In her new book, Dr Samantha Newbery, a Reader in International Security at The University of Salford, examines the ethical conundrums of these informers through a series of case studies, court reports and testimonies. 
This book, titled Terrorist Informers in Northern Ireland, released on Thursday 21 November, examine...
University of Salford •

Animation graduate's stylistic short wins at film festival

The short animation The Drowning, which took nearly 900 hours to create, focuses on addiction and the subsequent mental health issues that envelop those in our support system.
Inspired by Alberto Mielgo’s paint-like graphics that were recently popularised in franchises like Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse (2018) and Love, Death and Robots (2019), Shaun focused on utilising motion capture technology to enact his final major project which looked at whether the technology could provide emotional su...
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