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Bradford News 25th February 2021

When will the Jinnah Court murderers find out the length of their sentences?
on 25th February 2021 at 1:20 pm
The Recorder of Bradford, Judge Richard Mansell QC, will sentence two murderers tomorrow (Friday).
Captain Sir Tom Moore's funeral to be marked in Bradford
on 25th February 2021 at 1:16 pm
FLAGS will fly at half-mast and bells will toll across Bradford on Saturday in honour of Captain Sir Tom Moore and to mark the day of his funeral.
Two men found guilty of murder in Jinnah Court, Bradford
on 25th February 2021 at 1:05 pm
TWO men have been found guilty of the murder of Paul Ackroyd who was attacked at a flat in Bradford and dragged dying into the street.
Bradford's Covid-19 deaths: the latest area-by-area breakdown
on 25th February 2021 at 1:03 pm
HERE are the latest figures showing how many Covid-19 deaths there has been in every area of Bradford.
Fiat 500 driver had never taken driving test, police say
on 25th February 2021 at 12:43 pm
A WOMAN got behind the wheel of a car because she was late for an appointment, even though she had never taken a driving test before.

Why Leicester, Blackburn and Bradford have been hit hard by Covid
by Ian Johnston on 17th February 2021 at 6:00 pm
Leaders blame social inequalities, mistrust, and failures of test-and-trace system England’s poorest areas hit by Covid ‘perfect storm’ – leaked report Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Leicester’s deputy mayor, Sarah Russell, sees a pattern in the latest data on the spread of coronavirus in the city. “We don’t get the peaks of other places but we take a longer time coming back down,” she says. In some parts of the country, it is a familiar […]
Private hospital in Bradford placed in special measures over patient safety
by PA Media on 23rd December 2020 at 12:01 am
CQC suspended ‘good’ rating for Cygnet Woodside after inspection following allegations of abuse A hospital for men with learning disabilities has been placed in special measures after the Care Quality Commission (CQC) identified “serious risks to patient safety”. The CQC said it had also suspended its current rating of “good” for caring for Cygnet Woodside, Bradford, West Yorkshire, following an inspection in September. Continue reading...
Family who fear daughter was killed sue Leeds NHS trust after body decomposes
by Jamie Grierson Home affairs correspondent on 23rd November 2020 at 7:00 am
Exclusive: pathologist unable to rule out third-party involvement in Emily Whelan’s death because of condition of corpse The family of a woman who they suspect was killed is suing a health trust that allegedly stored her corpse incorrectly, allowing it to decompose to the point that experts were unable to rule out third-party involvement in her death, the Guardian can reveal. Emily Whelan, 25, was found unresponsive in her bedroom in Leeds on 7 November 2016 and was rushed by ambulance to […]
Disadvantaged families in England could face generations of inequality
by PA Media on 15th September 2020 at 10:34 am
Government’s social mobility commission warns of ‘deep unfairness’ in worst-hit areas Families face being locked into disadvantage for generations unless the issue of social mobility is urgently tackled, the government’s advisory body on life chances in England has warned. The social mobility commission called on regional leaders to draw up tailored, sustained and local programmes to tackle disparities in the worst-hit areas. Related: Social mobility in decline in Britain, official […]
University guide 2021: University of Bradford
by Guardian Staff on 4th September 2020 at 10:27 pm
All you need to know about studying at the University of Bradford Fees Currently £9,250 for full-time UK undergraduates. Fees for international students are £19,160 per year for lab-based courses (including engineering, informatics and life sciences) and £16,090 a year for classroom-based courses. Foundation years cost £12,800. Details of other specific courses fees can be found at bradford.ac.uk/money/fees/undergraduate-international-students. Continue reading...

Trees planted in Windhill for a Tree for Every Child
by bradfordzone on 24th February 2021 at 9:45 pm
A further 150 trees have been planted on land off Wrose Brow Road in Windhill as part of Bradford Council’s Tree for Every Child project. The Council’s Trees and Woodlands team, Trees for Cities, volunteers from the local community and young people from the Youth Service rolled up their sleeves and helped out last week. The post Trees planted in Windhill for a Tree for Every Child appeared first on Bradford Zone.
West Yorkshire’s first Ninja Warrior UK signs lease at The Broadway, Bradford
by bradfordzone on 24th February 2021 at 9:19 pm
The Broadway, Bradford has announced Ninja Warrior UK, a family leisure venue inspired by the hit ITV show, has signed a lease for a two-storey unit in the Centre in a move to bring the unique offering to West Yorkshire. Located in the Petergate Mall, Ninja Warrior UK is set to open in the autumn The post West Yorkshire’s first Ninja Warrior UK signs lease at The Broadway, Bradford appeared first on Bradford Zone.
Man left with serious injuries after three suspects forced their way into his house
by bradfordzone on 24th February 2021 at 8:31 pm
Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted in what is believed to be an attempt robbery in Bradford. At about 6.30pm yesterday (Tuesday), three suspects forced their way into a house in Pelham Road, Idle and attacked a man in his fifties, leaving him with serious injuries. Enquiries are ongoing into the The post Man left with serious injuries after three suspects forced their way into his house appeared first on Bradford Zone.
Council’s Executive set to approve Clean Air Zone in Bradford
by bradfordzone on 24th February 2021 at 8:27 pm
Plans to implement a Clean Air Zone in the district at the beginning of next year could be approved when Bradford Council’s Executive meets on Tuesday (March 2). The zone is designed to encourage the use of cleaner vehicles by imposing a daily charge for vehicles that do not meet clean air standards. Non-compliant vans The post Council’s Executive set to approve Clean Air Zone in Bradford appeared first on Bradford Zone.