Bradford Telegraph and Argus

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:51:55 +0000
Full list of schools closed and opening late due to 'severe icy conditions'
More than a dozen schools in the Bradford district are either closed or opening late today due to "severe icy conditions".

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000
Bradford man who died in tragic crash was not wearing a seatbelt, inquest hears
A Bradford man who died after his car crashed into a wall was not wearing a seatbelt at the time, an inquest heard.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000
McDonald's hopes to overturn Bradford Council decision to block restaurant
A fast-food giant hopes to overturn a decision to refuse planning permission for a new drive thru restaurant in the centre of Bingley.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000
Plan to open new school in former Bradford mill refused - here's why
Plans to open a new school for up to 250 pupils in a Bradford mill building have been refused due to traffic concerns.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:48:00 +0000
Forensic examination underway after stolen car seized in Bradford
A forensic examination is underway after a stolen car was seized in Bradford.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000
'She will be greatly missed' - Family pays tribute to former Bradford teacher
The family of a former teacher in Bradford who "will be greatly missed" have paid tribute to their loved one in a death notice.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000
Former Bradford man honoured to serve as judge in international film festival
A former Bradford man has spoken of his delight after he was chosen as judge for a prestigious film festival.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000
Watch shocking moment van trailer disconnects and crashes into car in Bradford
A Bradford resident was shocked to discover that her car had been smashed into by a van trailer.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:40:00 +0000
Marks & Spencer to shut store on high street in West Yorkshire
Marks & Spencer has revealed plans to leave its store on a West Yorkshire city centre high street and open a new food hall on the outskirts of the city centre.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:26:26 +0000
Martin Lewis shares how to challenge Council Tax and cut your bills
Thousands of people are paying too much Council Tax, here's what to do if you think you're in the wrong band.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:23:49 +0000
Millions on DWP benefits could cut broadband to £12.50 with Martin Lewis trick
Millions of people who claim DWP benefits could get cheaper broadband, phone and water packages, but most people missing out.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:20:52 +0000
All the DWP benefits and grants to help beat the cold weather this winter
The weather is icy cold, but there is help at hand with DWP Winter Fuel Payments, Warm Home Discount, £150 energy bill reduction and Cold Weather Payments.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Wrap up warm - we take a look at past January freezes
THE big chill has left many parts of the country with a covering of snow.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 03:25:00 +0000
'Residents across Bradford are sick of the 24/7 blight of nuisance fireworks'
Judith Cummins MP is pushing for the Government to reduce the maximum legal volume of fireworks in an effort to reduce anti-social misuse of fireworks.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000
'Cost of living is a daily reality for Bradford families', says MP
This week's MP column is written by Bradford West MP Naz Shah

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000
Two bridges could be built as part of £11m 'access package' for new railway station
Councillors will be asked to approve compulsory purchase powers to secure land needed for new access routes to a planned rail station.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:28:59 +0000
Drink-drive limit set to be cut following 'stalled' road safety progress
The Government is considering cutting the drink-drive limit following "stalled" road safety progress.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:30:00 +0000
Arson probe after early morning fire tore through Bradford cinema
AN ARSON probe was underway after fire tore through a Bradford cinema causing serious damage to the front of the building on this day 25 years ago.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Yorkshire restaurants raise funds to give families vital respite breaks
The Principle Trust Children’s Charity has partnered with two Yorkshire restaurants to fund respite breaks for families in need

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Yorkshire Water warns homeowners of potential burst pipes this winter
Yorkshire Water is urging people to protect their homes from burst pipes this winter.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Yorkshire-based tech company FOD Mobility Group appoints new CEO
Yorkshire-based tech company FOD Mobility Group has announced the appointment of new CEO Greg Taylor.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bradford gallery announces opening of new exhibition from renowned local artist
A new art exhibition, Dot Dot Dot in Bradford, is showcasing work that spans a decades-long creative journey from local artist Jane Fielder.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Emergency cold weather beds support rough sleepers in Bradford
Emergency cold weather beds in Bradford have provided crucial support for rough sleepers

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Research reveals car insurance in Bradford has fallen by 16 per cent
Car insurance premiums in Bradford have dropped by as much as 16 per cent, according to Confused.com.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Works of Bradford-born British modernist to go under hammer
A collection of works by Bradford-born British modernist Laurence Scarfe is set to be auctioned in Moreton-in-Marsh.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Annual RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield and Bradford pet photo competition opens
RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch has opened its photo competition to support animals in need.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Traitors star backs Bradford’s Race for Life after fiancée’s cancer diagnosis
Leanne Quigley is urging the public to join Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life at Lister Park in Bradford

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Here are the cheapest petrol and diesel stations in Bradford
Here is a list of the cheapest garages in Bradford, according to petrolprices.com.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Britain’s Got Talent star Rafie Raja returns with powerful new Punjabi music video
Eleven years after appearing on Britain’s Got Talent, Bradford-born performer Rafie Raja is proving that perseverance pays off.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:56:00 +0000
'Wish this was in': Soap fans in hysterics at 'hilarious' Corriedale deleted scene
A deleted scene that did not make it into the Corriedale crossover has been revealed and fans are loving it.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Britain's hidden heritage which leaves thousands of artefacts unable to view
Andrew Blackall argues why Britain's heritage should have greater public access, such as with Corton Longbarrow

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Cost of funerals tops £5k as families forced to crowdfund or borrow from loan sharks
A growing number of grieving families are turning to crowdfunding and loan sharks to pay for funerals as the cost now averaging more than £5000.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:24:56 +0000
‘Shocking act of criminality’ in retail park shop will have left staff ‘traumatised’
A councillor has described an armed robbery at a retail park shop in her area as a “shocking act of criminality” that will have left staff “traumatised”.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:55:00 +0000
Terrifying scenes as men armed with sledgehammer target Bradford store
Police are hunting down two men after terrifying scenes at a store in Bradford.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:06:07 +0000
Man headbutted and glassed woman in vicious attack that left her with bleed on brain
A man who left his partner bloodied and battered after he punched, headbutted, kicked, and glassed her over several hours has been locked up for more than five years.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:53:15 +0000
'Substantial amount' of counterfeit goods seized at Bradford market premises
A "substantial amount" of counterfeit goods were seized at two premises, including one of which was in a popular Bradford market.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:23:26 +0000
'Treacherous' conditions likely to lead to bin collection delays in Bradford
Bradford Council is asking households in the District to “bear with us” as icy conditions are leading to delayed bin collections.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:23:21 +0000
Three Bradford men sentenced over 'large-scale brawl' at well-known venue
Three Bradford men involved in a brief but chaotic “eruption of violence” at a West Yorkshire bar two-and-a-half years ago have been sentenced for their parts in the affray.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:10:36 +0000
International company announced as new tenants of city centre office building
A CITY centre office building that was earmarked for a development of 103 one bed flats has been taken on by an international workplace provider.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:20:00 +0000
Storm Goretti on its way as yellow ice warning issued for Bradford
Disruption is expected as the Met Office has issued a yellow warning for ice in Bradford.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:53:00 +0000
WATCH: Shocking video shows car engulfed in fire causing heavy traffic on major route
A car was engulfed in flames on a major route this morning, which caused heavy traffic.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Man, 20, and girl, 16, arrested after police chase in Bradford district
A man and teenage girl were arrested after an extensive police chase through the Bradford district last night.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:05:00 +0000
Two seriously injured as BMW smashes into parked cars in Bradford police chase
Police have launched an appeal after two people were seriously injured in a crash involving a BMW and parked cars.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:20:56 +0000
Large high street chain with Broadway store put into administration
A large high street chain with a store in The Broadway has been put into administration, after its owner said “last-ditch” measures had fallen through.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:12:41 +0000
Bradford school closed after team on site since 5am - with two others partially shut
A Bradford school has been forced to close today despite a team being on site since 5am to resolve a "system breakdown", while two others are partially shut today.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000
Concerns raised as 'horrifying' incident sparks fears in Bradford community
Two councillors have spoken out after a “horrifying” and "worrying" incident saw five people armed with knives arrested on a Bradford street.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000
Plans for 'successful Bradford business' to open drive-thru restaurant approved
A “successful Bradford business’” plans to open a drive thru restaurant on a busy route into the city centre have been approved.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:19:33 +0000
Stolen mountain bikes 'intended to be Christmas presents' recovered by police
Police recovered two stolen and brand new mountain bikes which they believe made have been intended to be Christmas presents.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:00:46 +0000
Two men arrested after police called to reports of fight in Bradford
Two men have been arrested for fighting at a property on a busy Bradford road this afternoon.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:36:51 +0000
Man receives three-year ban for tragedy chanting at Leeds United match
A man who made tragedy chants during a recent Leeds United game has been made the subject of a football banning order.

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