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• Man Given Criminal Behaviour Order As Part Of Work To Tackle Nuisance Bikes

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• Woman Sentenced for Stabbing Ex Partner

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• Appeal After Burglary

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• Have your say and help to build stronger communities in Calderdale

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• Bradford to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day

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• New bridge and new routes now open as project progresses

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• City presents Windrush pioneer with prestigious Leeds Award

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