Bradford
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How council plans to tackle public drunkenness and drug dealing in city centre
Councillor Stephen Place (Reform UK, Royds), Leader of Bradford Council, said the city had suffered from a poor image for many years.
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Big Bantams fan and Haworth world champion now ambassador for club scheme
MULTIPLE world champion and Bradford City fan Jack Carthy is supporting the club with a major sustainability initiative.
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Paedophile who abused teen decades ago dies in jail months into sentence
A sex offender jailed for 19 years for abusing a child has died in HMP Holme House prison.
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Two charming places 30 miles from Bradford perfect for a chilled-out 'quietcation'
A quiet retreat might not be as far away as you think.
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Travel: Poland’s port city where WW2 and Solidarity history come alive
GDANSK is both fascinating and beautiful.
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Jewellery firm director jailed over £266 million money laundering scheme
A decade-long investigation found Pure Nines was a front for delivering cash to jewellers Fowler Oldfield in Bradford and buying gold for shipment to Dubai.
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The Bradford company named one of Britain's best places to work
A Bradford accountancy firm has been named one of the UK’s best small companies to work for.
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Man found 'lying in street' in Bradford city centre - 2 arrested
West Yorkshire Police said he was taken to hospital.
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Bradford pair passed on speeding fines and points to innocent driver
A Bradford pair who passed on their speeding fines and penalty points to an innocent motorist have been jailed.
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Police search Bradford reservoir for missing 82-year-old man
Police have searched a Bradford reservoir for a missing man.
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Bigger isn't better: why North Yorkshire needs its own police force
By Philip Allott, former North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner
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Company director jailed over £266m Bradford money laundering scheme
A company director has been jailed for his part in a £266m Bradford money laundering operation which police said was one of the biggest investigations of its kind in UK legal history.
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Stolen Toyota C-HR car recovered by police - Here's how the vehicle was discovered
Police have recovered a stolen car in Bradford.
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Paedophile who abused teen decades ago dies in North East jail months into sentence
A sex offender jailed for 19 years for abusing a child has died in HMP Holme House prison.
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One Direction singer Zayn Malik has to change shirt midway through concert
The former One Direction star was performing at Palmeiras’ Nubank Parque stadium in Brazil on Saturday.
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Fire destroys storage room in Bradford home - Here's what we know
A house fire in Drighlington completely destroyed a storage room.
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Names of 2 Bradford men charged with Class A drug offences
Both men have been charged with being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, specifically crack cocaine and heroin.
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Takeaway that has 'weekly turnover of around £3,000' put up for sale
The family’s plans included delivering curries to customers and building a larger takeaway operation.
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Council launches investigation and cleans up major fly-tipping mess in Bradford
A major fly-tipping incident in Bradford has triggered a council investigation and clean-up.
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University of Bradford uncovers incredible musical past featuring Nirvana and U2
NIRVANA, U2, and Elton John once rocked the stage at a university campus
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Best Curry House in Bradford - Search begins for this year's winner
Nominations open today and will shut on Sunday, October 18, so make sure you tell us your favourite as soon as possible.
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'A massive step forward' - 'World-first' nitrous oxide breathalyser in Bradford
The device measures the concentration of nitrous oxide in a breath sample.
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Resident hits out at mountain of 'filthy' rubbish outside old Bradford pub
Rubbish has been stacked along the front of the building.
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Man and woman jailed after using innocent driver to avoid speeding convictions
The scheme came to light when West Yorkshire Police investigated after the innocent driver received a court letter demanding £706 in fines and costs for the speeding offences.
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'Intelligence gathering' set to take place on Bradford city centre streets
The first day of action is expected to include street cleansing, enforcement action and “intelligence gathering."
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2 men die on same day in Bradford district - police issue appeal
Coroner’s officers are appealing for help to find their relatives.
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Cause behind huge fire at old Bradford shopping centre revealed
The fire started in a unit inside the former market building, which closed in June 2025 as part of Bradford Council’s City Village regeneration scheme.
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3 men arrested after immigration officers raid Bradford businesses
The Home Office has now confirmed enforcement action took place at two businesses in the city.
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Man tried to rape woman who was dying or already dead in Bradford city centre
A court has heard how a homeless woman who was dying or already dead was the victim of an attempted rape attack in a tent in Bradford city centre.
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Woman dies in hospital after suffering serious injuries in Bradford fire
A woman has died after suffering serious burns in a fire in Bradford.
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Why tourism surge in famous Bradford district village is a double-edged sword
Independent businesses and attractions in Haworth have reported more visitors, higher sales and an increase in international tourists.
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Man robbed of bike in attack on Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath
The incident involved two suspects and they made off on the electric mountain/cross country-style bike towards Shipley.
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Cafe where toilet opens into food prep area slapped with 1 star hygiene rating
The low rating was put down to a series of food safety breaches, including out-of-date food, poor cleaning, and a lack of confidence in management.
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Police concerned for welfare of teenage girl who was reported missing from Bradford
Police are concerned for the safety of a Bradford teenage girl who went missing at the weekend.
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Bradford primary praised as 'vibrant and successful' after strong Ofsted report
Bradford’s Co-op Academy Penny Oaks praised by Ofsted for its ambitious curriculum, inclusive culture, rapid pupil progress and support for SEND children.
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'When I checked the CCTV, I was shocked' - Shop owner after city centre fire
Crews spent the night tackling the blaze and remained at the scene until at least 9am on Sunday, around 14 hours after the alarm was first raised.
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Pie lovers rejoice as business makes long-awaited comeback after years away
Today, the business has expanded significantly and now operates from its own pie factory.
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Woman in her 80s suffers life-threatening burns as emergency services rush to scene
Woman in her 80s suffers life-threatening burns at a Bradford property. Police attended Woodlands Street on October 11; incident not treated as suspicious.
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It’s vital that we address the gap in life expectancy across the UK
SHELF Life is a major health equality public awareness campaign directed by Paul McDonald on behalf of the coalition Health Equals. Bradford GP and TV personality Dr Amir Khan, who backs the initiative along with actor Will Mellor, sees everyday how our health is influenced by far more than healthcare alone. Paul talks to him about his involvement in the campaign.
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No10 considering mayor powers that could speed up West Yorkshire trams 'by years'
A new paper from the Centre for British Progress and ThinkLabour has found that handing over bureaucratic approvals could cut the West Yorkshire tram timetable by several years.
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Police issue appeal as search continues for missing 82-year-old amid welfare concerns
West Yorkshire Police appeal to find missing 82-year-old Barry from Wibsey, Bradford, after leaving home on October 10. He may visit local parks; call 101.
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Thousands of Bradford pensioners could get up to £300 in Winter Fuel Payments
Millions of older people are due to receive letters about their Winter Fuel Payment in October or November, with most eligible pensioners expected to get the money before the end of the year.
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96of readers back Bradford balaclava ban as MP says residents feel “threatened"
96 back Bradford balaclava ban as MP says residents feel “threatened and intimidated”
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Images show sorry state of once-popular pub - which is now up for sale
It has been closed for almost a decade.
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New sensory room opens at Bradford family hub to support young children
A new sensory room has opened, supporting young children and families, at Barkerend Family Hub in Bradford.
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'Bonfire Night isn't the problem' - Bradford organiser responds to fireworks critics
Bradford's Wibsey Sports Village hosts a free Bonfire Night on November 7, as organiser Paul Safianyk defends safe, organised fireworks displays amid debate.
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New networking hub to help Bradford businesses benefit from city's regeneration
The new Join The Dots Member Hub is launching in Bradford next month.
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"I use an iPad to create my paintings like the great David Hockney"
There is something familiarly striking about Samuel Sharp’s artwork. The fine lines, the bold colours, and the sheer vibrancy of the landscapes around his home county of Yorkshire exude a similarity to David Hockney, who was born and grew up in Bradford – the city where Sharp himself resides.
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Firefighters tackle fire at derelict building near Oastler market - what we know
Firefighters tackle a blaze at a derelict building on John Street, Bradford, near Oastler Market, as residents are urged to shut windows and avoid the area.
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'His customers were like family' - Tributes for well-known Bradford taxi boss
He dedicated more than three decades to the taxi trade and was widely known and respected across the Bradford district.