Bradford Telegraph and Argus

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100
Angry resident shoots video of fireworks exploding in night sky above rows of houses
AN EXASPERATED Bradford resident doesn't think legislation goes far enough to deal with the "constant daily disturbance" of fireworks - and he has released footage of the kind of torment residents in part of the city regularly have to endure.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0100
Penis pic paedo wanted '13-year-old girl' to have his baby - telling her he loved her
A predatory paedophile who sent penis pictures to online decoys thinking they were young girls has been jailed for more than two years.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:48:00 +0100
Work could start next year on £30m upgrade for 'dangerous road'
Travel to one of the city’s main hospitals is set to be improved with a £30m road upgrade scheme.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0100
Four 'taxis' immediately suspended and drivers caught using mobile phones
Four "taxis" were immediately suspended and drivers were caught using mobile phones during an operation in the Bradford district.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0100
Huge update on 4 Bradford bus routes facing the chop - have they been saved?
The bus company that will take over four Bradford routes facing the chop has been revealed.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0100
Derelict health centre can be converted into housing - planners decide
AN eyesore derelict medical centre in a Bradford estate can be converted into housing.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:45:00 +0100
Fire service reveal cause of huge car blaze in Bradford
The fire service has revealed the cause of a car blaze in Bradford.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:51:43 +0100
Five men charged with affray after incident in West Yorkshire
Five men have been charged with affray following an incident in West Yorkshire this week.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bradford festival returns to celebrate cherry blossoms with crafts, dancing and fun
Enjoy Bradford’s Cherry Blossom Festival at Bolling Hall on 26 April—free family event with Maypole dancing, crafts, blossom displays and historic tours.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:36:00 +0100
Office block could be demolished to make way for 52 affordable flats
An office block could be bulldozed to make way for more than 50 flats if plans are agreed with the city council.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0100
Cost of street trader licences to rise - but sex establishment fees to be frozen
THE cost of applying for a street trading or scrap metal business licence in Bradford is likely to rise next month – but there will be a freeze on the cost of a sex establishment licence.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:31:00 +0100
Loud bang heard as Bradford man 'armed with a knife attacked a primary school'
A burglar who was caught after breaking into a Bradford school is beginning a 16-month prison sentence.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Popular band to perform at Odsal before Bradford Bulls match
Embrace to perform live at Bradford Bulls v Leigh Leopards Super League match at Odsal Stadium, 14 June 2026. Secure tickets for rugby and music now.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100
'Bradford's streets have become parking battlegrounds'
IN many parts of Bradford, what should be a simple part of everyday life has turned into a source of growing conflict. Finding a parking space is no longer just frustrating. It is driving disputes between neighbours, putting pressure on communities, ...

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Which of eight supermarket frozen oven chips tasted best?
HOW would we manage without frozen chips? Easy, quick and convenient, they are a staple freezer item in most homes. Simply pop them on a baking tray, stick them in the oven, and, 20-or-so minutes later, your tea is ready.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:47:00 +0100
NOSTALGIA: Unknown Dominican teen goes on to make name with Bradford Northern
BRADFORD Northern were blooding some top prospects 56 years ago this week, including a young Dominican.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Full entertainment line-up announced for popular Yorkshire food festival
Ilkley Food and Drink Festival 2026 returns to West Yorkshire with live music, ABBA and Springsteen tribute acts, family games, and new arena attractions.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Films showing in Bradford cinemas this Saturday
Discover Bradford cinema listings for Saturday, including The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Project Hail Mary, The Magic Faraway Tree, Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, and more.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Well-known restaurant chain in Bradford giving away free garlic bread
Free garlic bombes are being given away by Zizzi across Bradford this weekend to mark National Garlic Day.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four-bedroom detached family home with potential development land for sale
The house in Cooper Lane, Shelf, is listed at offers in excess of £400,000 by estate agent Hamilton Bower.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Memory Café gets underway with laughter and conversation
Steeton Court Nursing Home launches Dementia Memory Café in Keighley, offering support, musical bingo, and advice for those living with dementia and carers.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Supermarket Easter scheme delivers thousands of meals to families in need
Aldi donates over 48,800 meals in Yorkshire and 710,000 UK-wide this Easter, supporting families in need via its Neighbourly surplus food partnership.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
West Yorkshire residents urged to check vaccination status
West Yorkshire residents urged by NHS to check vaccination status during World Immunisation Week. Ensure routine and travel vaccines are up to date, especially before Hajj.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire and the Humber named one of UK’s most dangerous for mobility users
Yorkshire and the Humber has emerged as one of the UK’s most dangerous regions for mobility scooter users according to data by Surewise.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brontë birthplace offering free entry in tribute to famous writer
The Brontë Birthplace in Thornton offers free entry to visitors named Charlotte on 25–26 April to mark Charlotte Brontë’s 210th birthday. Jane Eyre fans welcome.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Disco party for grown-ups set to take over St George’s Hall this weekend
Discos for Grown Ups returns to St George's Hall this Saturday with 70s disco, 80s pop, 90s classics, DJs, dancers, confetti and disco glamour.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:42:26 +0100
What we know so far after police find woman's body in Bradford
What we know so far after police find woman's body on Bradford road

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0100
'You must be extremely ashamed' - Pensioners sent to prison for racist abuse
A married pensioner couple who were filmed racially assaulting a healthcare worker in a park have been jailed for eight weeks.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:53:22 +0100
RECAP: 'Sickening' racist pensioners sentenced for abusing woman in park
Recap of our live coverage of the sentencing of Fyona Bairstow and Michael Bairstow who racially abused Apple Moorhouse at Manor Heath Park, Halifax on August 28 last year.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:45:03 +0100
Verdict revealed in trial of former Bradford detective accused of sex toy assault
After nearly four hours of deliberation, the jury has reached a majority verdict in the trial of a retired Bradford detective who faced sex assault charges.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:40:00 +0100
Body of woman hit by lorry on key Bradford road found almost three miles away
The body of a woman hit by a lorry on a major Bradford road was found almost three miles away, police have confirmed.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:16:00 +0100
Yorkshire Water pays out millions after unauthorised sewage discharges
Yorkshire Water has paid out millions following pollution incidents across the region.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0100
'I’ve never come across anything like this before'- Shock after tragic collision
A community has been left shocked after the body of a woman hit by a lorry on a major Bradford road was found almost three miles away.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:28:37 +0100
Names of two charged with murder after death of man at Bradford district flat
Two men have been charged with murder in connection with the death of a man at an address in the Bradford district.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:46:58 +0100
Woman’s body found on Bradford road - man arrested
An arrest has been made after a woman's body was found on a Bradford road.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0100
'Fate' led brothers to pub in the running for award for first time since 2007
A pub restaurant that changes its menu at least four times a year is in the running for an award for the first time since 2007.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0100
£12 million annual fund to help Bradford residents 'at their lowest point'
A new annual £12m “crisis fund” for Bradford residents in need is being introduced this year.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Company takes on huge Bradford site once home to long-running collapsed firm
A Bradford-based housing provider has moved into a huge building most recently occupied by Thorite until the company collapsed in 2024.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Takeaway plan for unit opposite huge Bradford housing development is approved
A building opposite a huge city centre regeneration scheme can be converted into a takeaway – planners have decided.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0100
Crews scramble to classic car on fire in the Bradford district
Firefighters were called to the scene when a classic car caught fire on a Bradford district road.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:33:35 +0100
Unattended horse with no microchip found near suburban road in Bradford
Police have issued an appeal identify the owner of a horse which was left unattended.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:01:57 +0100
Police recover electric bike after attempted theft near Bradford Co-op
Police have launched an appeal after responding to a report of a “group of males trying to steal a bike”.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:35:00 +0100
Keighley's England superstar opens up on battle with body dysmorphia
England rugby star Ellie Kildunne discusses overcoming body dysmorphia during Covid lockdown, her food struggles, and success in the Women’s Six Nations.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:11:00 +0100
Woman accused of sex toy attack says 'it's all lies' that are 'financially motivated'
A retired former detective accused of sexually assaulting a woman with a sex toy today told a jury: “It’s all lies.”

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0100
Repairs planned for bridge in wake of dramatic car crash near Bradford district pub
The Council is developing a repair plan after a car crash severely damaged a bridge and boundary wall of a Bradford pub.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100
This 'beautiful country pub' reckons it serves the best food in Bradford
A gastropub known for its community spirit and comfort food is hoping to be named the best in Bradford.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:20:00 +0100
Could Eccleshill United be about to change name?
Eccleshill United could be set to change its name to Keighley Town.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:22:13 +0100
Court case of retired detective accused of sex toy assault reaches crucial stage
The jury in the trial of a retired detective accused of sexually assaulting a woman with a sex toy has retired to consider its verdicts.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:21:02 +0100
Bus company suspends some Yorkshire services over rising fuel costs due to Iran war
A BUS company has suspended some services between Skipton and Settle because of the rising cost of fuel due to the war in Iran.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100
'We're coming to town as Olivier winners!' Bradford's big win at theatre awards
A HEART-WARMING play about a refugee schoolboy, adapted for the stage by a Bradford writer, has won an Olivier Award for Best Family Show.

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