Bradford Telegraph and Argus

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Audi driver jumped red lights and 'bounced over' speed bumps in Bradford police chase
A drug dealing father-of-two who led police on an eight-minute car chase through Bradford streets before abandoning his vehicle has been jailed.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:55:00 +0100
Police pull over driver in Bradford carrying EIGHT large watermelons on back seats
A driver has been reported by police after being caught not wearing a seatbelt while transporting eight large watermelons in Bradford.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:00:00 +0100
New 98-home estate gets go-ahead as developer 'wants to start as soon as possible'
Almost 100 new homes will be built at a Calderdale village after planning councillors unanimously approved the plans.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:00:00 +0100
Plan to build homes on former allotment site in the Bradford district is approved
A former allotment site in the Bradford district can be developed for housing, despite concerns from the local town council.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:00:00 +0100
Bradford Council-owned land in 'popular village' goes to auction with £5,000 price
A plot of Bradford Council-owned land in the centre of an “attractive village” will go to auction later this month.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0100
Decision on takeaway plan in Bradford area with 'high levels of obesity and diabetes'
Plans to open a new takeaway in an area of Bradford with high rates of “obesity, diabetes and deprivation” have been refused.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:53:59 +0100
'Express your outrage': Public invited to sewage scandal debate with Yorkshire mayors
ILKLEY Clean River Group is hosting a public event with the real people featured in Dirty Business - the acclaimed docudrama about the sewage scandal, private finance and regulatory incompetence.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Football club 'need income to survive' as alcohol ban unprecedented in 116 years
A West Yorkshire football club is battling an unprecedented situation in its 116-year history and it admits to needing the local community to survive.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:00:00 +0100
Bleed kit and defibrillator to be installed on Bradford district town centre street
A defibrillator and “bleed kit” could be installed on a Keighley town centre building if new plans are approved.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:00:00 +0100
Sir David Attenborough backs ambitious plan to boost nature across West Yorkshire
National treasure David Attenborough has backed a strategy that aims to boost nature across West Yorkshire.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:18:27 +0100
Teenager rescued from misty Yorkshire Peak after suffering ankle injury near summit
A teenager was helped down from a misty Yorkshire Peak after he injured his ankle close to the summit.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bradford spot named among the most pub-obsessed villages in Britain, new data reveals
A Bradford spot has been named the second most pub-obsessed village in Britain.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Joy as dominant Bradford school rugby team wins third consecutive national title
A new rugby dynasty is making headlines for its dominance on the national stage.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:55:00 +0100
Old community centre could be redeveloped after being sold to raise cash for council
A former community centre site could be redeveloped after it is sold to raise cash for the council.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:50:00 +0100
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hints at a bank holiday if England win World Cup
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has hinted that there could be a bank holiday if England win the W

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:22:00 +0100
More than 50 Post Office branches to shut due to around 100 Morrisons Daily closures
The closures affect at least 52 branches housed within Morrisons Daily stores.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Inside old Wapping School - photos show historic building in poor state
WAPPING School has long been a sorry sight. It opened in 1877 and has a place in the wider history of education as well as in Bradford. But since closing in 2000 it has stood derelict.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Project set up to address anger, hurt and fear following Bradford riots lives on
IT IS odd but gratifying to realise that the SAFE - Safe Areas For Everyone - Project has been running for more than 25 years, albeit it in a different format.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:52:00 +0100
NOSTALGIA: Brailsford benefits from Bradford club's unique link with Derbyshire
UNDERCLIFFE Cricket Club had some real talent in their ranks during the 1960s and 1970s, from an unlikely source in the form of Derbyshire CCC.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:43:00 +0100
Golf club sees course record and married couple make history all in same month
Ghyll Golf Club are celebrating two remarkable achievements from June.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0100
Avenue appoint former Oldham and Leeds staff to key roles at club
Bradford (Park Avenue) have got former Oldham coach Craig Large as their new academy director, while Tara Nolan is now community engagement manager.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:41:33 +0100
Town launches display of 21 handmade sheep models to celebrate heritage
A "baa-rilliant" new trail has arrived in Skipton and it’s already turning heads.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Bradford students behind a stunning tennis club transformation
AS Wimbledon captures the nation's attention, students in Bradford have been making their mark on tennis in their own unique way.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
St George’s Hall to host acclaimed Sufiyana Kalaam performance this weekend
AN extraordinary evening of music awaits in Bradford.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Addams Family musical coming to Ilkley’s King’s Hall this weekend
THE Addams Family musical is set to entertain audiences at Ilkley's King's Hall & Winter Garden this Saturday.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Take a look inside this 'ready to move into' Thackley home
A two-bedroom end town house on a sought after cul-de-sac in the Cote Farm development has been listed for £214,950.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fancy free lasagne? Here's how to claim yours in Bradford
ZIZZI is giving away free lasagne at branches across the UK and Ireland to mark National Lasagne Day.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
On This Day: Bus driver steers through tight historic arch in the Yorkshire Dales
ON this day last year, Wayne Moody, a Transdev bus driver, showcased his skills as he navigated his bus through the tight Bolton Abbey stone arch in Yorkshire.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bradford pupils turn city heritage into rap performances
A CREATIVE project has transformed archives into beats and rhymes through the eyes of primary school pupils.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bradford to honour more than 8,000 lives lost in Srebrenica genocide
A CITY'S commitment to remembrance is set to take centre stage at a special memorial event.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bradford firm applies for licence to operate two goods vehicles
HB Surfacing Ltd applies for Hall Lane goods vehicle base in Bradford

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:49:05 +0100
PIP is 'not fit for purpose' as millions of DWP claimants could face major changes
The DWP says PIP is 'not fit for purpose' after a major review found widespread problems with assessments and the claims process.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:50:00 +0100
Huge plan that could create 2,000 jobs and 150 homes in Bradford is finally approved
A huge regeneration scheme that was once dubbed the “largest development proposal in the Bradford district” can finally go ahead – almost five years after being approved by councillors.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:27:09 +0100
On-the-run paedo brought back to UK to face justice - and gets long jail sentence
A West Yorkshire man has now been jailed after he went on the run after being found guilty of sexual offences against four child victims.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:28:39 +0100
Bradford school is closed for a third day - with staff unable to work in building
A Bradford secondary school has been forced to closed for a third day.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:58:00 +0100
Name of man charged with murder of his one-month-old baby boy who died in hospital
A man has been charged with the murder of his one-month-old baby son.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:00:00 +0100
Man turned houses into HMOs without telling owners and used AI to try dupe inspectors
A rogue landlord used an AI image to try to trick council officers who were investigating safety issues at one of his unauthorised HMOs.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0100
Petrol station on major Bradford road is shut as 'out of fuel' signs are spotted
A petrol station on a major Bradford road is shut.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:44:00 +0100
Stolen moped ditched by fleeing youths in Bradford as police step up patrols
A stolen moped has been recovered by police following a foot patrol in the Idle area of Bradford East.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0100
Woman banned from town centre and all One Stop shops in this city - and here is why
A prolific shoplifter has been banned from entering a town centre and from all One Stop shops in a city.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:48:25 +0100
Shouts of 'shame on you' as decision made on controversial McDonald’s drive-thru
Fast food giant McDonald's has been given permission to build and open a 'drive-thru' restaurant at Shelf, despite opposition from residents and some councillors.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:13:44 +0100
Bradford MP slams Yorkshire Water performance and calls it 'utterly unacceptable'
A Bradford district MP has labelled the performance of Yorkshire Water "utterly unacceptable" after a recently released report exposed a surge in pollution incidents and missed environmental targets.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:20:00 +0100
New store set to open in The Broadway - and it's return of old favourite to the city
A popular health and beauty retailer is expected to open a new store in a Bradford shopping centre soon.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:45:00 +0100
28 arrests made in Bradford city centre through Live Facial Recognition technology
28 people have been arrested after a successful series of Live Facial Recognition (LFR) deployments in Bradford.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:00:00 +0100
Why Bradford district rugby club will now miss out on £2 million to rebuild ground
Over £2 million in planned funding will no longer be handed over to a Bradford district rugby club, the council has announced.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Inquest opens into death of young man who died in crash on major road in Bradford
An inquest has opened into a Bradford man who died in a crash in June.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:34:40 +0100
When will the July heatwave end? Met Office reveals just how long we have got left
The Met Office has predicted when the current July 2026 heatwave is going to end.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:04:57 +0100
Stolen motorcycle recovered after tracker led police to woodland
A stolen motorcycle has been recovered after a tracking device led police to woodland near Keighley.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Man who is a 'blight' on this Bradford community is jailed after series of offences
A man described by police as a "blight" on the Holme Wood community has been jailed following a series of offences.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Suspected class A drugs recovered after BMW speeds away from police in Keighley
A quantity of suspected Class A drugs has been recovered after a BMW driver fled from police in Keighley.

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