Bradford Telegraph and Argus

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:00:00 +0100
New sports venue for Bradford? Council in early stages of redeveloping neglected site
Bradford Council are planning to redevelop a neglected site as a possible new sports venue – it has been revealed.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:06:55 +0100
Offal spillage on M62 forces closure of slip road near Bradford - Here's what we know
An exit slip road near Bradford was closed after a shed load of offal was spilled this morning.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0100
WATCH: Shocking footage as man used car 'as weapon' smashing into Bradford casino
Shocking video has been released showing a car being deliberately driven at a group of men outside a Bradford casino.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Ainsley Harriott - Shoppers left to wait 3 hours for celebrity chef after admin error
Shoppers were left disappointed after a visit by a celebrity chef to a Bradford supermarket did not pan out as they had hoped.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Inquest opens following death of chef in huge crash on major Bradford road last month
An inquest has opened into the death of a man who died in a crash on a major Bradford road.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Man found by police hiding in bush after stealing car from family home is jailed
A burglar who stole a car after he “fell in with the wrong crowd” has been locked up for two years.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Bradford Council-owned site that brings in £9,000 a year sold at auction for £186,000
A plot of Bradford Council owned-land that brings in £9,000 a year in advertising rates has been sold at auction for more than double its guide price.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Lotto winner in West Yorkshire city finally claims 'life-changing' £1 million prize
A Lotto ticket bought in West Yorkshire has turned a player into a millionaire.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why large digital signs have been refused for this Bradford city centre building
Large digital signs on a Bradford city centre building would harm a Conservation Area – planners have decided.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Man jailed after ruining woman's life with 'dominating and controlling' behaviour
A stalker has been jailed after he bombarded his victim with messages and “ruined” her life.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:30:00 +0100
Bradford students urged to get free life-saving meningitis jab before uni deadline
Nearly one million students are being urged to get a free NHS MenB vaccination before heading to university

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100
‘One piece of information can make all the difference’: knife crime campaign launched
MOST people believe young people would stay silent if they knew about someone carrying a knife, in Bradford.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Black Dyke Band bringing 170 years of brass music history to Leyburn
The Black Dyke Band will perform at The Garden Rooms at Tennants in Leyburn next year.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
West Yorkshire lands top two spots in Britain’s best beer garden rankings
YORKSHIRE has been crowned home to Britain’s best beer gardens, a survey has confirmed.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire drinkers among UK’s biggest binge drinkers, research suggests
DRINKERS in Yorkshire and the Humber are more likely to binge drink than the UK average, new research shows.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New blue plaque celebrates the man behind an iconic tower in West Yorkshire
A BLUE plaque has been unveiled at one of Halifax’s most iconic landmarks, the Wainhouse Tower

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Record collectors urged to check old vinyl for hidden treasures after £500,000 sale
A BEATLES album once owned by Ringo Starr has become the world’s most valuable vinyl record, selling for more than £500,000.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Northern Ballet brings exclusive under-30s night to Leeds
AN exclusive ballet performance for under-30s is coming to Leeds this September.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Beautiful South tribute band to bring classic 90s hits to Leeds
The Very Beautiful South will perform at Leeds Irish Centre, promising a night of nostalgia and classic hits.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bradford district insurance firm moves to larger offices amid growth
AN insurance firm has relocated to larger offices as part of its ongoing growth and expansion.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around Bradford this week
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in Bradford, according to petrolprices.com.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New at-home HPV tests welcomed as boost to cervical cancer screening
A NEW at-home HPV testing kit could help save lives by catching cervical cancer early

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Motorists urged not to panic buy fuel ahead of bank holiday
MOTORISTS are being urged not to panic buy fuel.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Around 500 attend Bradford event celebrating the Prophet’s legacy
AROUND 1,000 people gathered in Bradford for an evening of reflection, poetry, music and praise

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Record numbers of young salmon raise hopes for Ribble recovery
YOUNG salmon are showing signs of recovery in the Ribble catchment after years of decline.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100
'One of the best' Yorkshire Dales walks that passes historic buildings and waterfalls
The Simon's Seat and Valley of Desolation trail is one of the best in the Yorkshire Dales.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:32:09 +0100
Energy bills warning as millions face ‘rationing’ heating this winter
The October energy price cap will rise by 4%. Find out what campaigners are warning about and what households can do to cut costs.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:14:47 +0100
How to save on energy bills as Ofgem price cap rises £60 to £1,723
Energy bills will rise by £60 from October as Ofgem confirms a new £1,723 price cap. Here are six ways households can cut costs this winter.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0100
Drug dealing Bradford dad said heroin and crack cash was proceeds of perfume sales
A Bradford-based drug dealer who sold heroin and crack has been locked up after being caught in a police county lines drug operation.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:53:00 +0100
Why Bradford church grounds were cordoned off today - full police statement here
Police have issued a statement on why they cordoned off the grounds of a Bradford church.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0100
Police cordon in place inside grounds of this Bradford church - what we know so far
A police cordon is in place inside the grounds of a Bradford church.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:44:59 +0100
Booths wins prestigious Princess Royal Training Award for specialist academies
NORTHERN retailer Booths, which has a store in Ilkley, has been recognised with a 2026 Princess Royal Training Award for its Specialist Training Academies, which help preserve traditional food skills and develop employee expertise.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:21:53 +0100
Brewery launches new pizza kitchen with free bank holiday festival
FRESHLY baked sourdough pizzas, live music and carnival games will be on offer as Bini Brew Co celebrates the launch of its new permanent pizza kitchen with a free four-day festival in Ilkley.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:53:32 +0100
Man sentenced for attempting to murder woman at Leeds bus stop
A man has been sentenced for attempting to murder a woman in Leeds.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:24:00 +0100
Dad 'crying on the inside' after losing tooth in attack on Bradford district street
A Bradford district dad has told of his horror after being attacked in the street.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:03:00 +0100
Lamborghini and two BMWs seized in Bradford for 'epitome of anti-social vehicle use'
A purple Lamborghini and two BMWs were seized for the 'epitome of anti-social vehicle use'.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:00:00 +0100
Developer set to pay Bradford Council 'significant costs' as works must be removed
Unauthorised works to a Bradford district woodland area need to be removed, and 100 trees planted in their place – a planning inspector has decided.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0100
'Whole streets shaken' by loud powerful fireworks in Bradford, says ward councillor
BRADFORD residents have been urged to help end the “misery” of firework misuse by having their say on a national survey.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0100
'Some justice has finally been done' - Mum says as man jailed for raping daughter
A man who groomed and raped an underage girl is beginning a 16-year prison sentence.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0100
'Angry and incredibly disappointed' - Businesses speak out as event does not go ahead
Bradford businesses have expressed their anger over the cancellation of a much-loved community event - but the council says organisers were offered solutions.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Flies in the raw meat area - why Bradford butchers got one-star food hygiene rating
A report has revealed why a Bradford butchers was slapped with a food hygiene rating of one.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:01:52 +0100
Butchers urges customers to vote for staff member in national Women in Meat awards
A butchers is urging customers to get behind a key member of staff who has been shortlisted for a national industry award.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:14:45 +0100
Everything you need to know about Leeds Festival 2026 including artist line-up
Leeds Festival is starting this Thursday so here is everything you need to know before heading to the event.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:39:26 +0100
33 drivers caught speeding on this Bradford district road by police in operation
33 vehicles were found to be speeding during a community speed watch operation.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:20:00 +0100
Why was an air ambulance spotted in this village yesterday afternoon
An air ambulance was spotted near Ovenden, Halifax, yesterday afternoon.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0100
Police investigating 'suspicious' assault on female in vehicle on a Bradford road
Police are investigating an assault on a female in a vehicle on St Paul's Road in Bradford on Monday evening (August 24).

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Care home summer fete raises £1,000 for residents
A care home summer fete has been hailed a success after bringing together residents, staff, and the wider community for a day of celebration.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:57:28 +0100
West Yorkshire issued with a yellow weather warning by the Met Office
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms covering West Yorkshire, including Bradford.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:21:57 +0100
New 4.2km road opens TODAY after landslips forced repeated closures on old route
A new road has opened after landslips forced repeated closures on the old route.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
95 per cent of the 124 homes sold at new £33 million Bradford district development
A NEW housing development in Keighley has reached a major sales milestone.

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