BRADFORD is one step nearer to becoming UK City of Culture 2025, after making the final stage of the competition.

Buses had to be diverted earlier this morning due to an 'oil leak' on a major Bradford road.

THE cost of living crisis is deepening across Bradford district, and in Keighley people are struggling to cope as benefits fail to keep up with spiralling bills.

IT'S the weekend so you might be looking to call up for a takeaway over the next couple of days.

A MAN has been warned by the judge this is his last chance after avoiding jail for a breach of a notification order on the sex offender’s register.

WHAT do Hulk Hogan, Mr T, He-Man and Darth Vader all have in common?

A BRADFORD nursery is to close its doors with "great reluctance".

A POLISH-born man who was captured by the Germans during the Second World War then worked in the textiles industry in Bradford is celebrating his 100thn birthday.

FAMILY and friends of a much-loved and popular DJ who tragically died are pulling together to undertake a gruelling fundraising challenge in his memory.

A major fault with the railway signalling system has caused the cancellation of some trains in the Bradford district.

BRADFORD residents are being asked what they think is the best way to commemorate the District’s residents who have died from Covid.

NEW 20MPH zones could soon be implemented around more of Bradford's schools.

NORTHERN say they are reducing several Bradford rail services because of a lack of demand amongst customers - which has, in turn, led to them prioritising busier routes.

PLANS for new border fencing have been submitted for approval by National League North side Guiseley AFC.

SMASH hit shows, including My Fair Lady and Singin' in the Rain, Strictly stars and some of the biggest names in music and comedy are on the line-up for Bradford Theatres' glittering new season.

A REDEVELOPMENT of the Richard Dunn site or improvements to Odsal Stadium could be included in a multi million pound bid for government 'levelling up' cash.

A COMMUNITY stalwart has spoken of her pride after being recognised for the vital work she does at Bradford's Millan Centre.

THE first two stories of disasters in my mini-series for the Telegraph & Argus are about two powerful men. One is about grudging admiration of an already wealthy mill-owner who turned disaster into opportunity and even greater wealth - Samuel Cunliff...

A PHOTO taken at a family wedding was the turning point for Lisa Brooke. It prompted her to start a slimming journey that transformed her life, when she lost five stone in 18 months - and kept it off for over eight years.

A MOTORIST was arrested after police stopped a car in Keighley and discovered a "significant" quantity of Class B drugs and cash.

COUNCILLORS have deferred a plan to replace a level crossing in Batley with a footbridge following concerns that local people’s objections had been overlooked.

With its sporty yet sophisticated personality, the Genesis G70 certainly stands out from the crowd.

New technical rules in place for the 2022 campaign has seen discussion about the various designs for sidepods on the cars

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a road traffic collision in Bradford earlier today.

CREWS from across West Yorkshire including Bradford are tackling a huge fire on Marsden Moor this afternoon.

A MAJOR Bradford road is partially closed this morning after a road traffic collision.

A BRADFORD man has been jailed for illegally distributing an indecent image of a female and possession of cannabis and cocaine.

TWO men have been sent to Bradford Crown Court for trial accused of the attempted burglary of a house in Menston.

A Bradford district woman has been given a criminal behaviour order which will be in place for the next five years.

A FURTHER five Covid-19-related hospital deaths have been reported over the last seven days in Bradford hospitals.

A MAN from Shipley is due in court today accused of having a knuckleduster and a Taser in his possession at Leeds Bradford Airport last year.

Rooley Lane, Bradford, is closed this morning after a man has been seriously injured in a collision

A THREE-car crash on Wakefield Road in Bradford has caused problems with traffic this afternoon.

A BRADFORD doctor has warned ‘Covid is still out there’ after the remaining travel restrictions were lifted.

THE remains of a historic mill in Keighley, gutted by fire earlier this month, do not currently need to be demolished for safety reasons.

A MAN has appeared in court charged with stealing vitamins from a Bradford district shop.

A TEENAGE drug dealer is to be sentenced after admitting six counts of possessing with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs.

A PROLIFIC street drinker has been banned from entering a Bradford district town centre after being slapped with a Criminal Behaviour Order.

BRADFORD can look forward to a dry and sunny weekend.

A judge has imposed a 10-year extended sentence on a 27-year-old sex attacker after deciding he posed a significant risk to members of the public.

POLICE have released an image of a person they would like to identify following reports of a man indecently exposing himself in and around Halifax town centre.

POLICE in Calderdale are appealing for information to help locate missing Halifax man Jason King.

EIGHT out of 20 off-licences failed a test by selling alcohol and vapes to police cadets working on an operation in West Yorkshire.

SCHOOL and adult service transport are likely to be 'severely impacted' later today as taxi drivers are set to be involved in a region-wide strike and protest.

A NEW 42 mile Yorkshire Heritage Way recreational trail between Bradford and Ripon is officially launched on Friday, April 29 at Bradford Cathedral.

DOZENS of local play areas will get much needed upgrades in the next stage of a multi million scheme to boost facilities.

There has been no trace of Claudia Lawrence since March 18, 2009.

A FORMER beauty shop could become an "alternative" café and sandwich shop after plans were submitted to change the business in Yeadon.

A MAN was arrested following a large police presence last night.

AN Ilkley entrepreneur was among inspirational female founders from the across the UK celebrated at the House of Lords to mark International Women’s Day.