Several Bradford schools are closed today and tomorrow for Eid.

PARTIES in a historic building built by the Brontë family have led to noise complaints from neighbours – a meeting was told.

A town centre Conservation Area street will get a £1.4m upgrade that will include widened pavements and tree planting.

A street near a quarry was closed off by police this morning for a number of hours.

Skipton has been named the best place to live in the north and northeast of England in the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide.

Bradford has been awarded £14.2m to help with the roll out electric buses in the district – with the first due to operate from spring 2027.

Installing double yellow lines at a road junction would “prevent further road collisions” – highways officers have claimed.

A sandwich shop that “goes the extra mile” for its customers is aiming to be the best in Bradford.

The Government is funding “a multi million pound” grant for building a new school in Calderdale for children with complex needs.

One of Brighouse’s parks which has been closed to the public while major flood alleviation works are built should re-open in the summer – and the other park affected in the autumn.

NOW the green blade rises from the buried grain,

ONION bhajis are the perfect accompaniment to a curry.

Proposals for three new self-build homes at a Brighouse site have been submitted to planners.

Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life returns to Bradford’s Lister Park on 16 May, offering 5k and 10k charity runs to support cancer research and raise vital funds.

Bradford Council awards £405,403 in capital grants to 24 local groups, boosting arts, culture, sport and recreation across the Bradford District.

Bradford cinemas showcase films this weekend, including Project Hail Mary, Hoppers, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, and Scream 7 at ODEON and The Light.

Unemployment in Bradford drops 10% year-on-year, thanks to DWP schemes, jobs fairs, and local colleges. More jobs and training at Bradford Parkside event.

Bradford College wins 2025 Bell Foundation Award for its innovative ESOL programme with the Royal Shakespeare Company at the AoC Beacon Awards.

UK homeowners embrace Mediterranean-inspired interiors for summer 2026, with expert tips from Furniture Village, Barker and Stonehouse, and French Bedroom.

Mark Chamberlain appointed chair of NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board from April 2026, bringing 25+ years’ NHS leadership experience to the role.

Zizzi launches new spring and summer menu with 15+ dishes, vegan options, seasonal drinks, and 30% off food until 26 March. Book at zizzi.co.uk.

From May 2026, only learner drivers can book or amend UK driving tests, with new location restrictions from June. Changes aim to tackle scams and reselling.

Experience Haydn’s ‘The Creation’ at St George’s Hall, Bradford, as Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra and Bradford Festival Choral Society unite for a spectacular live performance.

The musical adaptation of a Golden Globe Best Picture-nominated film, Burlesque, is coming to Bradford's Alhambra Theatre.

Dewdrops play café opens in Apperley Bridge on 23 March, offering a family-friendly space for children to play and parents to relax. Book sessions online.

Three men have died and another is fighting for his life following a huge crash on a major road.

A double one-punch attacker who killed a dad-of-one has been sent to prison again.

Tributes have been paid to three young men who died in a tragic crash last night.

Jordan Docherty, 30, of Studley Avenue, Buttershaw, Bradford has been hailed today at Leeds Crown Court for killing Simon Hackett.

Major changes will be made to one of Bradford’s busiest roads following a review into a pedestrian’s death.

Two men have pleaded not guilty to murdering Suhail Choudry in Keighley last month.

Heartfelt tributes have been paid after the deaths of three men described as the "loveliest humans you have ever met".

Three miles of traffic has formed on the M62 following a multi-vehicle crash.

A car passenger was fined £100 for "shouting" at a group of runners on a Bradford road.

Three young men have died following a huge crash on a major road.

Bradford will get a further £3.5m in national funding to continue the legacy of it’s year as City of Culture.

A pub landlord celebrated his birthday by donating his 100th pint (of blood).

St Benedict's sixth form has issued a statement after an incident near the school left a 17‑year‑old boy injured and sparked wider concerns about youth safety in the Heaton area of Bradford.

Market traders will be consulted on the future of Keighley Market as Bradford Council considers “the next generation of market trading” in the town.

A popular Bradford district pub will shut this week - with new owners set to give it a fresh look.

A park visitor centre is set to be redeveloped after dozens of people expressed support for the scheme.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a motorcyclist died in a crash yesterday.

Another drug dealer has been removed from Bradford’s streets.

Bradford Bulls and Bradford Council have developed a new partnership to engage young people and introduce a new generation of fans to rugby league.

Bradford City have their game in South Yorkshire against Barnsley in Sky Bet League One will now get underway from 12.30pm on Saturday, April 18.

Jasper Carrott brings his acclaimed comedy show to Bradford Live on 27 May 2026, joined by Strictly ABBA. Tickets and pre-sale details at bradfordlive.co.uk.a

STAFF members from The Riverside Hotel & Pub in Ilkley were visited by a team from West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service recently to be given training in their Waterside Responder Scheme.

CASH Access UK, the organisation set up to protect access to cash across the UK, has opened a temporary home for the banking hub in Horsforth, located in Horsforth Community Hub in Town Street.

Two arrests have been made after a man was seriously injured in a Bradford district town centre attack.

Bradford’s family-run pub The 147, formerly Q Gardens, unveils major refurbishment with new carpet, furniture and interior updates at Stadium Mills venue.