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BBC News
41 minutes ago
- Business
- BBC News
Cricket ball strike fears over Queensbury housing scheme
Future residents of a new housing estate would be at risk of being struck by cricket balls from a nearby club if the development goes ahead, a council has been England has objected to plans for 295 homes on Green Belt land off Fleet Lane in the village of Queensbury, near from neighbouring Queensbury Cricket Club regularly hit two to three balls a match on to the site of the proposed housing, the sports body Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes said in a planning statement that the scheme would provide "much needed new homes in a sustainable location". Highlighting concerns raised by the English Cricket Board, Sport England said that the club's square was about 35 metres (115ft) from the boundary of the development site."Balls are likely to leave the playing field and land on the application site when matches are being played," a statement said."This could lead to damage and injury to both people and property in the proposed development."The developers would need to carry out a "ball strike risk assessment and any associated ball stop mitigation" for it to withdraw its objections, the organisation March, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer criticised a "cottage industry of checkers and blockers" when referring to a development in Bingley that has been delayed due to its proximity to a cricket club, due to fears future residents could be hit by flying cricket balls. Sport England also called on the developers in Queensbury to create more parking than 840 people have written to Bradford Council to object to the Queensbury Cricket Club were "supportive of the development and see it as an opportunity to increase membership," the Sport England statement said the scheme would "deliver new homes within a defined growth area"."It will provide homes of a size, mix and tenure that will meet identified local housing needs, enabling local people to live in a house of their choice in an area where they want to live," they said in the planning application."It will also make an important contribution to delivering Bradford's housing land supply needs over the next five years." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Steam train visits Bradford for City of Culture
A steam train is set to leave Bradford and head north along the famous Settle-Carlisle line as part of celebrations for UK City of Culture. The West Yorkshireman service has been chartered by the Settle-Carlisle Railway Development Company to mark the line's 150th anniversary and 200 years of passenger railways. It will leave Bradford Forster Square Station at 08:30 BST before stopping to pick up passengers at Shipley, Bingley, Keighley, Skipton and Settle and heading to Carlisle. John Moorhouse from the not-for-profit company said he wanted to "provide a unique opportunity to communities in this area of our line to experience the power of steam and celebrate our railway history and culture". He added: "This is a very special year for the Settle-Carlisle line, marking the 150th anniversary of the line opening. "It is also a very important year for the rail industry as we celebrate Rail200, the 200th anniversary of passenger rail. "With Bradford also celebrating being the City of Culture, we wanted to mark these events in a special way - and what could be more spectacular than a steam engine pulling out of Bradford to take in the views along the Settle-Carlisle line?" Passengers will be able to explore the landmarks of Carlisle, including the castle, cathedral and Tullie House Museum, before returning via the West Coast Main Line and the Bentham Line. The West Yorkshireman will be hauled by the preserved locomotive the LMS 7P Scots Guardsman for the journey. The company was set up in 1992 to support the line, which was at one point under threat of closure, and works with volunteers to maintain stations along the route. Steam charters do not regularly call at Forster Square as the station is a terminus. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Historic rail line's tourist service suspended Carlisle to Settle trains to 'kick-start' tourism Settle-Carlisle Railway
BBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Steam train visits Bradford for City of Culture year
A steam train is set to leave Bradford and head north along the famous Settle-Carlisle line as part of celebrations for UK City of Culture. The West Yorkshireman service has been chartered by the Settle-Carlisle Railway Development Company to mark the line's 150th anniversary and 200 years of passenger railways. It will leave Bradford Forster Square Station at 08:30 BST before stopping to pick up passengers at Shipley, Bingley, Keighley, Skipton and Settle and heading to Moorhouse from the not-for-profit company said he wanted to "provide a unique opportunity to communities in this area of our line to experience the power of steam and celebrate our railway history and culture". He added: "This is a very special year for the Settle-Carlisle line, marking the 150th anniversary of the line opening."It is also a very important year for the rail industry as we celebrate Rail200, the 200th anniversary of passenger rail. "With Bradford also celebrating being the City of Culture, we wanted to mark these events in a special way - and what could be more spectacular than a steam engine pulling out of Bradford to take in the views along the Settle-Carlisle line?"Passengers will be able to explore the landmarks of Carlisle, including the castle, cathedral and Tullie House Museum, before returning via the West Coast Main Line and the Bentham West Yorkshireman will be hauled by the preserved locomotive the LMS 7P Scots Guardsman for the company was set up in 1992 to support the line, which was at one point under threat of closure, and works with volunteers to maintain stations along the charters do not regularly call at Forster Square as the station is a terminus. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
2 days ago
- General
- BBC News
West Yorkshire dog waits 200 days for forever home
A dog described as a "bundle of fun" has been waiting more than 200 days for his forever home after receiving barely any applications for adoption, the RSPCA are hoping to find Cooper, a two-year-old lurcher, new owners after receiving care from RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch since who was rescued after being found living in unsuitable conditions and kept outside, was adopted in February but returned after one day and there has been no interest since Spencer, from the branch, said she did not understand why Cooper has had "such little interest" as he "loves everyone he meets". She said: "He's an adventurous dog who loves going on walks and would appreciate a fairly active family."Cooper loves to play with his toys especially playing chase and tug. He's very clever and is learning lots every day through scent work games which the staff have been really enjoying playing with him as he's so much fun."This lovely lurcher loves to spend time zooming around in our enclosed paddock. "After his tea in the evening he likes to curl up on his bed and settle down for the night."She added he had a "bit of a tough start in life" so they were looking to find him a "reliable, loving home who will give him the second chance at happiness we know he deserves". The RSPCA said Cooper, who is fully housetrained, could be rehomed to families with children aged 12 years old or older and would prefer not to live with any other dogs, cats or small furry pets such as rabbits or guinea pigs. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Bradford mother and baby died after being found on fire
A mother and her baby died after she was found on fire in the garden of her home while 24 weeks pregnant, an inquest has Riaz, 40, was taken to hospital after the incident at her home on Dawnay Road in Bradford on 27 October last Coroner's Court was told that her son was born by emergency Caesarean section, but both mother and baby did not survive their coroner Ian Pears recorded a conclusion of suicide for Ms Riaz, and one of unlawful killing for her child. The inquest heard evidence from Ms Riaz's sister-in-law, Samina Akhtar, who said she was a "wonderful person that our family loved".The mother-of-two was divorced and expecting a child with a new partner, but had sought advice from her GP about an abortion. However, the procedure was not possible as the legal limit is 23 weeks and six GP, Dr Tasneem Ishfaq from Horton Park Medical Practice, had expressed her sadness on hearing about the death of Ms Riaz. 'No coercion' Det Con Anthony Eroja, from West Yorkshire Police, told the inquest there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding Ms Riaz's said CCTV had been checked from around the estate and there was no evidence of anything untoward. When the baby's father was told the news, Det Con Eroja said he was "distraught". He later gave a statement to police but detectives were satisfied there was "no pressure or coercion from him" towards Ms Riaz. A post-mortem examination found Ms Riaz suffered extensive burns on more than 90% of her body. Mr Pears said: "Suicide is the most obvious verdict, it is not looking accidental and there was no third-party involvement."On 27 October, she deliberately set herself alight and died from burns at Leeds General Infirmary. The verdict will be recorded as suicide."Based on the evidence that I have heard, I understand Maryam was under a certain amount of pressure, in relation to her pregnancy and her future."Mr Pears recorded a conclusion of unlawful killing for her son, known as Baby said: "Baby Riaz was born by emergency Caesarean but despite best efforts died in hospital by hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [brain damage caused by a lack of blood or oxygen to the brain.]"If you have been affected by this report, you can find further support via the BBC Action Line. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
