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Bradford News 10th November 2025

How do you wash a heated electric blanket? Expert advice to follow if it has wires in
on 15th February 2026 at 6:15 pm
This is how you can wash a heated electric blanket properly and safely, even if it has wires in, according to energy and cleaning experts.
When will power be restored to thousands of Bradford homes?
on 15th February 2026 at 6:03 pm
NATIONAL Powergrid has issued a new update on the power cuts which have left homes across the district in the dark tonight.
EVERYTHING we know about the man who climbed a pylon and the power cuts today
by freya.thomson@newsquest.co.uk | Freya Thomson on 15th February 2026 at 3:20 pm
Here's a summary of everything we know about the man who scaled a pylon and the power cuts today.
Beautiful West Yorkshire village with cobbled streets is home of BAFTA TV series
on 15th February 2026 at 2:23 pm
Beautiful West Yorkshire village of Heptonstall with cobbled streets is home to BAFTA TV series Happy Valley and is like 'stepping back in time'

Residents warned to prepare for flooding as more rain batters towns
by jason.hughes@newsquest.co.uk | Jason Hughes on 13th February 2026 at 5:41 pm
Residents have been warned to prepare for flooding in Wiltshire.
Casualty rushed to hospital with head injury after crash
by chloe.tuff@newsquest.co.uk | Chloe Tuff on 13th February 2026 at 12:07 pm
A casualty has been rushed to hospital after sustaining a head injury in a crash.
Hotel joins fight against ‘significant pressures’ hitting hospitality
by jamie.singleton@newsquest.co.uk | Jamie Singleton on 13th February 2026 at 5:00 am
A Bradford on Avon hotel has opened up about ‘significant pressure’ facing the hospitality industry as it joins a national campaign offering deals for customers.
Publicans upset at facing 'tough years' amid closure fears
by jamie.singleton@newsquest.co.uk | Jamie Singleton on 12th February 2026 at 5:00 am
Pubs and night-time venues across Wiltshire have spoken out about the ‘tough’ times ahead following a major announcement from the government.
'Dangerous' rapist told he will serve 14-year sentence as appeals rejected
by jamie.singleton@newsquest.co.uk | Jamie Singleton on 12th February 2026 at 5:00 am
A man has been told he will serve a 14-year prison sentence after his appeals were rejected.

Blows for Baildon and Keighley but Bradford & Bingley enjoy super Saturday
by nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson on 12th February 2026 at 12:43 am
Baildon and Keighley could only watch on in despair as results went against them on Saturday, but Bradford & Bingley were happy to see their rivals falter.
Salem stun in-form Malton despite sin-bin shambles and penalty problems
by theklenks@hotmail.com | Neil Klenk on 3rd February 2026 at 11:38 am
Bradford Salem travelled to Malton & Norton knowing that their opponents had the best defensive record in Regional Two North East.
League convert Kennedy hails improving Bees after journey to "hell and back"
by bill.marshall@telegraphandargus.co.uk | Bill Marshall on 27th January 2026 at 10:13 am
JACK Kennedy may only be in his first season for Bradford & Bingley, but he understands the pain that his colleagues have gone through.
Salem suffer on slope as derby defeat digs them into hole
by theklenks@hotmail.com | Neil Klenk on 20th January 2026 at 10:18 am
Bradford Salem suffered a 36-20 defeat against an Old Brodleians side which made the most of the notorious Woodhead slope on Saturday.
Keighley 'got tactics wrong' as they come out on wrong side of Yarnbury thriller
by bill.marshall@telegraphandargus.co.uk | Bill Marshall on 13th January 2026 at 12:29 am
KEIGHLEY "got their tactics wrong" in suffering their first home defeat of the season in Counties One Yorkshire, as they lost 36-28 to Yarnbury.

BULLS ANALYSIS: Keyes near-miss hurts as brave visitors fail to ice dominance
by nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson on 15th February 2026 at 12:00 pm
Bradford Bulls came so close to stunning Hull FC at the MKM Stadium on their Super League return, and we've analysed the game in detail at the T&A.
SIMON PARKER'S VERDICT: Brilliant Bantams rekindle League One love affair
by simon.parker@nqyne.co.uk | Simon Parker on 15th February 2026 at 8:00 am
HOW Bradford City enjoyed their Valentine's Day love-in with local lads Bobby Pointon and Kayden Jackson in 2-0 win over Peterborough.
NOSTALGIA: Football legends come out for MND-stricken former City and Avenue man
by nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson on 15th February 2026 at 12:37 am
SOMETIMES I do a nostalgia story for the Bradford T&A that stops me for a second, but with former Bradford City man Tony Leighton, it was more than that.
REACTION: Haggerty happy to help as Blake back on track in Super League journey
by nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson on 15th February 2026 at 12:10 am
WAQA Blake was much derided for his previous spell in Betfred Super League with St Helens, but he showed up impressively for Bradford Bulls last night.
Bantams 2 Peterborough 0: Match stats and player ratings
by simon.parker@nqyne.co.uk | Simon Parker on 15th February 2026 at 12:05 am
BRADFORD City produced a performance to love on Valentine’s Day to brush aside Peterborough. Here are our player ratings from Valley Parade.