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21 hours ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Tony Earnshaw

Andrew Kozak’s drug-fuelled assault on his elderly victim was heard by police on a 999 call, which was made from his parents’ home as he smashed it up on October 8 last year. Kozak, 41, of Redbourn Avenue, Shipley, was handed 18 months imprisonment but, due to the time he has served on remand in HMP Leeds since offending last October, is likely to be out of jail within a couple of weeks.

1 day ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Tabitha Wilson

A spring fair brought together more than 200 residents for a day of entertainment and opportunity. The Holme Wood Spring Fair took place on Madison Avenue in Bradford, offering families an afternoon of fun with face painting, games, crafts, and a free ice cream. Hannah Grady, adult skills operations manager at event sponsor Realise, said: "It was a fantastic event and great to see so many people of all ages having lots of fun.

1 day ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Tabitha Wilson

Three Wetherspoon pubs will take part in the event, offering a wide range of craft ciders from Friday, June 27 to Sunday, July 6. The Myrtle Grove in Bingley, The Turls Green in Bradford, and The Obediah Brooke in Cleckheaton will each take part. Nicki Hanson, manager of The Turls Green, said: "The festival is a great celebration of craft cider. "It will allow us to showcase a selection of superb ciders over a 10-day period.

1 day ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Tony Earnshaw

Carl Roberts was described as “a bullying coward” for punching, strangling, and attempting to suffocate the woman in the early hours of January 26 this year. The 58-year-old, of Woodhouse Walk, Keighley, was also described as representing a high risk of serious harm to members of the public, notably future female partners, by Mr Recorder Tony Watkin. The court heard how Roberts’ seven-year relationship with the victim had deteriorated due to his jealousy and his anger when drinking.

1 day ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Tony Earnshaw

Seyaab Ahmed, 26, of Dean Close, Allerton, is now beginning a jail sentence of six years and three months after operating his home as a “safe house” for an organised crime group known to be moving multi-kilogramme quantities of Class A drugs. Prosecutor Daniel Lee said Ahmed, who had been under police surveillance as part of “Operation Galaland”, was arrested on April 15 during a raid on his home.