Bradford
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Unsolved Bradford priest disappearance inspires new crime novel
A REAL-LIFE unsolved mystery has inspired a new historical crime novel set in 1950s Yorkshire
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Care worker’s dedication earns Bradford awards recognition
A CARE worker has been named a finalist in this year’s Bradford Cares Excellence Awards
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Anger as 'urinating and defecating' seen on Bradford city centre road
Businesses had become increasingly concerned about behaviour taking place around the unused entrance.
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How to pronounce the West Yorkshire village's name found on the edge of Bradford
Allerton can be found on the edge of Bradford and offers visitors a lot of countryside to explore.
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Bradford has been held back as a result of it being a public transport blindspot, therefore a new station is to be welcomed
Bradford has long suffered as a result of poor transport connectivity. For a city with such a young population it is hugely damaging to the economic prospects of Bradford. Young people are unable to access opportunities as a result of the public transport blindspot that Bradford has become.
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'Horrific year' for hedgehogs in Bradford as fears of extinction grow across UK
A Bradford hedgehog rescue has issued a stark warning over the species' future after a "horrific" year and a surge in admissions linked to drought and habitat pressures.
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End of life care is a measure of a compassionate society - Sarah Holmes
This year marks 25 years since joining Marie Curie and starting my career in palliative medicine. Over that time, I have had the privilege of meeting and caring for thousands of people living with terminal illness, their families and carers, as well as working alongside incredibly dedicated colleagues who support them every day.
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Arts and nature to be celebrated as Bradford builds on City of Culture year
Art and nature are being celebrated later this month in a city that is still clearly revelling in its success as a City of Culture. Steve Teale reports.
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West Yorkshire should copy France to build mass transit network, report finds
Mayor Tracy Brabin has staked her reputation on bringing trams back to the streets of Leeds and Bradford as part of a £2.5bn project.
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'Potential risk of harm to children' as drugs and weapons found in shop raid
West Yorkshire Police had called for a licence review after a raid this summer “discovered controlled drugs, amounts of cash and offensive weapons” at the shop.
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Bradford artist invites public to uncover forgotten Wapping history
AN artist is inviting the public to help rediscover a forgotten neighbourhood
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Victim suffered two violent blows to the head, murder trial told
The jury heard that it is accepted that Mr Daniszewski was unlawfully killed, and that the weapon used was an iron.
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Attempted murder probe launched after man suffers life-threatening injuries in attack
A man and woman have been arrested after a 59-year-old man suffered life-threatening head injuries during a violent street fight in Bradford.
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Bradford homelessness nursing team recognised for specialist care
A CARE trust team has been praised for its work supporting some of society’s most vulnerable people
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Tommy Robinson trial hears of 'threatening video' by 'Muslim gentleman from Bradford'
A Bradford man’s alleged online threat is at the centre of Tommy Robinson’s account of why he says he feared for his family’s safety during a Cyprus holiday — a claim that has emerged as the political activist goes on trial accused of harassing two Daily Mail...
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'My heart is broken' - Family pay tribute to missing Bradford man found dead
His disappearance prompted extensive searches and repeated appeals from both police and family members as concern grew for his welfare.
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New petition to reopen 'missing rail link' launched on Yorkshire-Lancashire border
A PETITION calling on the re-opening of the Skipton-Colne railway has already been signed by nearly 600 people.
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This rare 50p sold for 400 times its value - Bradford residents urged to check theirs
A rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for £213.50 on eBay after drawing 18 bids, fetching more than 400 times its original face value.
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3 men who worked as 'gardeners' at £3.7 million cannabis farm jailed
The premises had living quarters, communal areas, beds and a cooking station with fridges and freezers.
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Leeds man with 'scratched neck' wanted after robbery and thefts
Leeds man with 'scratched neck' wanted after robbery and thefts Levi Brogden has links to the south Leeds area A police appeal has been issued to find a man wanted for robbery and theft. West Yorkshire Police said they are looking to speak...
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'It’s quite concerning' - Residents speak of shock as man fighting for his life
The attack has left residents in shock.
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Warning that weekend buses will move to winter times with clocks change
Some weekend bus services in the Craven area are changing for the winter as the clocks go back this weekend.
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Police issue an appeal for witnesses after fight with weapons on Bradford street
Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after a man was seriously injured a Bradford street fight with weapons.
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Bradford named in top 3 hardest places for children to grow up in England
Landmark report reveals hardest places for children to grow up in England
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Man suffers life-threatening injuries after 'fight with weapons in street'
A man reportedly got out of a black car and assaulted the victim during a street fight involving others.
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Police urge people to check their emails after this driver fell foul
The car was promptly seized and the driver reported to court.
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My List: Assistant director of Calendar Girls Abbe Robinson shares her list
Abbe Robinson has a long-standing association with Bingley Little Theatre and is currently the director for their latest production, Frozen. Abbe has been an assistant director on films including Calendar Girls, Asylum and Brideshead Revisited and was recently senior producer for Bradford City of Culture 2025 and was one of the creators of the re-staging of The Railway Children on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. She was the artistic director and producer of Light Night Leeds for nearly a decade, and she directed many short films for her own company, Mad Cat Productions. Abbe lives near Wakefield with her two children.
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Youth services in parts of England in state of emergency, children’s commissioner says
Rachel de Souza names Middlesbrough and Hounslow among hardest places in which to grow up and says some children are being ‘radically failed’
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Body found in search for missing Bradford man - full police statement
His family has been informed and continue to be supported by officers at this time.
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Why man with neck scratches 'recently seen around Bradford' is wanted by police
He is believed to have recently been seen around Bradford city centre.
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Why Bradford city centre bakery has closed just months after opening
The bakery has built a loyal following on social media.
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Fire chief backs Bonfire Night but warns that fireworks should be used safely
West Yorkshire's fire chief is urging residents to celebrate Bonfire Night safely and attend organised events where possible.
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£19 million hospital unit remains SHUT 18 months after planned opening
The building has never entered clinical use.
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Value for money? Reform UK councillor on cycle superhighway 10th anniversary
The route has recently come under scrutiny from Bradford Council's Reform UK administration.
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Shop owner speaks out after fireworks were 'significant risk to public safety'
The fire service said the business was found to be storing fireworks in excess of permitted limits, posing a "significant risk to public safety."
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Stark new report names the ‘hardest places to grow up’ in England
Dame Rachel de Souza will warn of a ‘state of emergency’ in some communities in a major speech
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Furniture shop of more than 30 years has major showroom expansion
The expansion marks the latest chapter in a journey that began in 1993.
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Charity golf day raises more than £9,000 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance
A CHARITY golf day has raised more than £9,000 for life-saving emergency care
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The haunted Bradford museum you can visit for free in the run-up to Halloween
Bolling Hall in Bradford might be the most haunted building in the city - would you risk visiting it?
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Bradford artists bring nature to life in new cultural programme
ART is heading outdoors in a new celebration of creativity and nature
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Serial fraudster who was jailed last year ordered to pay back almost £100,000
The agreed benefit figure attributed from his criminal conduct was £163,758.30.
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How a Bradford man with just £300 ended up designing a jacket for the King
He has made garments for Boris Johnson, Amir Khan, Daniel Dubois, and even King Charles III himself.
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NOSTALGIA: Hometown hero Pryce gets it right as he bows out for Bulls in style
LEON Pryce’s move from Bradford Bulls to St Helens was one of the biggest transfers in Super League history, but at least he left the Odsal club on a high.
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Exceptional mansion with panoramic views and iconic rooftop dome on market
It was a private home before becoming a conference hall and hotel.
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5 leading inventions from University of Bradford on its 60th anniversary
The higher education institution was chartered on October 18, 1966, making it the 40th university to be created in the UK.
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The shocking death of one of Britain's most famous actor at a Bradford hotel
Widely regarded as the biggest star of the Victorian stage, he came to the city in October 1905 for what was meant to be a farewell tour.
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End of an era as motorcycling veteran retires after 56 years in trade
"It's been an incredible journey, and I've experienced the best of times."
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Meet the people honouring the Bradford graves of those who never returned home
For organiser Simon Paul Grybas, the event is about far more than tidying headstones and clearing leaves.
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Colour blindness does not hold back tattoo artist who opens first studio
Transforming the building into a tattoo studio proved a challenge.
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Pug stolen in broad daylight from busy city street
A PUG was reportedly stolen in broad daylight from a busy Bradford street.
