Bradford Telegraph and Argus

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000
'We're being ignored': Couple hit out at housing provider over harassment claims
Bradford couple allege years of harassment and anti-social behaviour in their home as police investigate and they seek rehousing over safety fears.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000
Extreme concerns over building with cinema room that was never signed off
Planning officers told members that building control has never signed off on the annex, something one councillor said he was “extremely concerned” about.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000
Bradford Reform councillors urge Government U-turn on 'planning power grab'
A SHAKE up of the planning system that will be introduced later this week has been described as a “planning power grab” by Bradford’s Reform group.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0000
Curry house where increasing menu prices is not first response to rising costs
Akbar's opened on Leeds Road in 1995 with 28 seats and has since grown into a 10-restaurant group without losing its focus on authentic Pakistani food.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000
'Overpowering' Bradford sex offender raped woman in her own home
A convicted sex offender who raped a woman in her own home has been jailed for more than eight years.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000
Signage appears on old Bradford garage as change of use application submitted
The garage has been shut since May, and new signage for local fashion retailer Janan has since appeared on the building.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000
Bradford school on why just 3 per cent of its pupils can swim
Only three per cent of pupils at one Bradford primary school can swim 25 metres, according to new figures.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:44:05 +0000
Crews tackle 'out-of-control' fire at business - here's what we know
Firefighters battled an out-of-control blaze involving an industrial burner at a Stanningley business.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0000
Meet award-winning self-confessed dog mum and the 2 'children' she looks after
She described the accolade as “a really special moment” and a testament to the long hours she has worked to get where she is.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0000
'It has given me my life back' - Woman received 'most precious gift of all'
"There are no barriers – only the opportunity to give someone the most precious gift of all."

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0000
Play cafe owner who shared stage with Tommy Robinson speaks out amid criticism
A children's play cafe owner who previously shared a stage with far-right activist Tommy Robinson has received £20,000 from Bradford Council for a community project.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Exciting milestone' for major redevelopment at Bradford hospital
Most of the construction will take place offsite, with units arriving around 70 per cent complete and then assembled on hospital grounds.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Yorkshire Water clean 32,356 metres of Bradford sewers - removing 153 blockages
The work is part of a wider effort to reduce the risk of flooding and improve the reliability of the wastewater system across Yorkshire.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:53:00 +0000
Fans can play as Avenue or City as new computer game travels back in time
BRADFORD (Park Avenue) have not been a Football League club for nearly 60 years, but you can play as them or the Bantams in a new football game.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:50:00 +0000
NOSTALGIA: Bantams batter Halifax to go top as promotion party awaits
BRADFORD City were into their fifth successive season in Division Four by October 1976, but they went top with a win over Halifax Town on this day 50 years ago.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Emotional choral performance coming to Bradford this November
THE emotional power of choral music will take centre stage in a concert featuring the work of a renowned British composer.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
West Yorkshire pharmacist wins national award for mentoring
A PHARMACIST has received national recognition for her dedication to mentoring colleagues and improving patient care

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bus driver turns 3D printing hobby into Keighley Market business
A BUS driver has turned his 3D printing hobby into a growing business with a new stall at Keighley Market

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bradford-born star spotted in London with giant pink plus sign
BRADFORD-BORN Kimberley Walsh has been pictured out in London with a giant pink plus sign

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bradford primary school gives families chance to explore facilities
A PRIMARY school is inviting families to explore its classrooms and meet pupils and staff

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:21:21 +0000
Martin Lewis says 'hurrah' to ‘very good news’ ahead of major Budget announcement
Martin Lewis says “hurrah” as the Government promises to end the Carers’ Allowance cliff edge, in a run of cost-of-living announcements ahead of Budget 2026

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:44:13 +0000
Budget 2026 5 changes that could affect your money before Christmas
Five Budget measures have been revealed ahead of Wednesday, including mileage allowance changes, cheaper food, parental pay and support for carers.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:33:54 +0000
Budget shake-up expected to bring major DWP benefit changes for households
Carers could see a major change to Carers’ Allowance as the Government moves to end a controversial earnings rule that can strip people of their entire benefit for earning just a few pence too much.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000
Café owner with a 'heart of gold' hailed for bringing people together on estate
The café serves the estate's 11,000 residents and has become a daily meeting place for people of all ages.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:55:00 +0000
Storm Boelo wreaks havoc across Bradford as several trees come down
Here's a selection of photographs revealing the extent of the damage left behind by the weekend's strong winds.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:04:55 +0000
Bradford rail passengers face Storm Boelo disruption - see list of cancelled services
Storm Boelo causes Northern train cancellations and delays across Bradford, Leeds, Halifax and Manchester, with passengers urged to check before travelling.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000
Goat seen on large estate where baths and fridge-freezers are dumped
Once Europe’s second-largest council estate, it is now home to around 11,000 residents.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +0000
Video shows start of £15 million mill fire as arsonist discovers his punishment
The pair were convicted of arson after a trial.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:46:45 +0000
Thousands remain without power despite Storm Boelo recovery efforts across Yorkshire
Thousands of Yorkshire homes remain without power after Storm Boelo damaged the network, although Northern Powergrid says it has restored supplies to most affected customers.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:04:17 +0000
Drivers jailed for killing mum and young daughter as they raced high-performance cars
Two strangers who killed a mother and her four-year-old daughter as they raced their high-performance cars along a city centre road have been jailed for 16 and 12 years respectively.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000
6 Bradford district areas affected by power cuts - have you been affected?
Residents are urged to call 105 if they found themselves in a dangerous situation.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000
How Bradford nursery transformed its Ofsted rating in just 5 months
Management said they acted immediately after the original inspection.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0000
Decision on plan to create 'only cafe in village' - with milk vending machine
The application was for a change of use to a café, along with a side extension to create toilet facilities, an outdoor seating terrace with retractable awning and a milk vending machine.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:18:00 +0000
Man WANTED on suspicion of kidnapping, assault and neglect
Officers have been conducting enquiries to locate the 30-year-old but are now asking members of the public for information.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Inside 2-bedroom Bradford home on the market for just £25,000
The property requires 'modernisation' throughout and is being offered to investors, developers and buyers planning renovation work.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:28:00 +0000
Major Bradford road shuts after Storm Boelo damages bridge railings
It comes following the effects of Storm Boelo on the district.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:38:00 +0000
10 best curry houses in Bradford - see if your favourite has made the list
The curry house that receives the most votes will be crowned Bradford’s Best Curry House 2026.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:35:25 +0000
Ilkley Beer Festival 2027 dates confirmed as tickets go on sale
Ilkley Beer Festival will return to the King’s Hall for two days of celebration and community spirit in February next year.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:45:00 +0000
Prince William’s heartfelt words for MND hero Sir Kevin Sinfield
Prince William has said rugby star and motor neurone disease (MND) campaigner Sir Kevin Sinfield should have received his knighthood “years ago.”

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0000
Shop told 'food must not be stored or handled in the toilet' by inspectors
The inspection found a range of issues with food hygiene practices, structural standards, and management controls.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:33:00 +0000
Residents encouraged to help influence county-wide local plan to 2045
Public feedback is being sought for a major new planning strategy that will shape development for decades to come.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0000
Funfair back in Bradford after 3 years away says guest safety is 'paramount'
Mr Waddington confirmed the decision had been taken because guest safety was “paramount”.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:22:38 +0000
Amanda Owen battles through storm to sign books by torchlight as power cut hits event
YORKSHIRE Shepherdess Amanda Owen battled through flooded and blocked roads yesterday (Sunday) for a book signing in Grassington.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:20:00 +0000
Bantams ready for big Halloween occasion as they host derby rivals at Silsden
WEDNESDAY night is a big deal for Bradford City Women, as they host neighbours FC Halifax Town in the FA Women’s National League Division One North in Silsden.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 03:38:00 +0000
Women shouldn't have to change their routes when the clocks go back, says club
A Bradford running club is backing a national campaign aimed at helping women feel safer exercising after dark, as concerns over personal safety continue to influence how many people use public spaces during the winter months.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:07:00 +0000
NOSTALGIA: Bradford and Halifax honoured to have all-star back-rowers
BRADFORD Northern had fine back rowers of their own in the mid-1960s, Terry Clawson and Johnny Rae in particular, but they'd have loved Terry Fogerty too.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:57:00 +0000
Bradford grassroots club extends exciting collaboration with Manchester City
A GRASSROOTS Bradford football club is working to improve opportunities for young players through a growing collaboration with Manchester City.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Piece Hall lands blues-rock legend for exclusive UK outdoor show
Legendary blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa is set to headline a major UK show next summer

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0000
West End stars to bring Scrooge! to Bradford this December
A HIGH-FESTIVE show is set to wow audiences this December

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:47:00 +0000
Bradford to feature in new crime comic set in 1970s West Yorkshire
BRADFORD is set to take centre stage in a gritty new comic series.

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