A Ryanair flight was forced to abort and return to a stand as a man was arrested.

Residents fear that padel matches on a planned new court would sound like “gunshots” and could cause PTSD.

A derelict pub and cottage on a busy Bradford junction has been sold at auction for more than three times its guide price.

Taste BD festival returns to Bradford city centre on 2–3 May, with food, live music, family activities, and the Mirror Pool fountains in City Park. Free entry.

Government unveils Waste Crime Action Plan to tackle fly-tipping in Bradford South. Offenders face clean-up squads, tougher enforcement, and new Environment Agency powers.

Claire Walker from Wibsey raises over £22,000 for Bradford Hospitals Charity in memory of son Axl, supporting play for children at Bradford Royal Infirmary.

Late-night Friday bus services between Keighley and Bradford will end from 17 May 2026 as The Keighley Bus Company updates timetables for reliability.

A larger-than-life former York heavyweight wrestler and Yorkshire Ambulance Service veteran has died at the age of 86.

FROSTED Flakes are among the most popular cereals. The sugar-coated corn flakes are a great hit at the breakfast table, especially with children.

Whitby Swing Bridge is set to close for four days for Whitby Goth Weekend.

Bradford author A.A. Dhand longlisted for 2026 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year for The Chemist, a Yorkshire gangland thriller. Public voting open.

UK Holiday Pads has launched with listings from more than 3,500 holiday parks across the UK, including more than 300 in Yorkshire

The Renters’ Rights Act, in force from today across England,

Back Gladstone Street in Bradford will close for gas works from 11–15 May 2024, affecting access between Nos 53–67. Diversions and pedestrian access remain.

Eco-friendly four-bedroom Passivhaus in Drighlington for sale at £450,000. Features solar panels, EV charger, triple glazing, and ultra-low energy bills.

Miss Saigon comes to Bradford's Alhambra Theatre in May 2026. Book tickets for the acclaimed UK tour of this iconic musical, presented by Cameron Mackintosh.

Bradford named UK's cheapest city for student accommodation for second year, with average rents at £100/week, according to StudentCrowd's 2025 league table.

Discover Saturday’s cinema listings in Bradford. ODEON and The Light screen "The Devil Wears Prada 2", "Michael", "Super Mario Galaxy Movie" and more for all ages.

Bradford Teaching Hospitals becomes first in West Yorkshire to trial AI skin cancer diagnosis with DERM by Skin Analytics, aiming to speed up NHS dermatology care.

In an industry often dominated by corporate giants, D.M. Keith stands out for a simple reason: it still feels personal.

Asda apologised to shoppers who have been issued with “do not eat” warnings as food items may contain pieces of plastic or metal.

The Tony Blair Institute says the triple lock must be scrapped, warning the current pension system is outdated and unaffordable.

A blazing fire at a Bradford factory which filled the air with smoke has raised "deep concerns" across the area.

A £75 million energy network will provide low carbon heating to buildings across Bradford city centre when it is switched on later this year.

The family of a man who was put into a coma after coming off a quad in Greece have provided an update on his condition.

A teenage girl was injured following a hit and run in Bradford.

A road is still closed and smoke can be seen this morning following a huge factory fire in Bradford.

A Bradford district dad and pilot has spoken about how his life has changed after been told he has an inoperable brain tumour.

A pilot and his passenger died when a light aircraft entered an unrecoverable spin during aerobatic manoeuvres before crashing into a field.

A Bradford district pub has spoken of its shock after a tumble dryer caught fire.

A Bradford district shop has expressed its sadness and a "heavy heart" following its "sudden" closure.

Stonewater begins work on 32 affordable homes in Birstall, West Yorkshire, featuring heat pumps, solar panels, Rent to Buy, and cycle links. Completion due 2027.

Another shop burglary has occurred in a Bradford district town centre for the second time this week.

Firefighters battled a fire at a derelict former church which erupted in flames last night.

Bradford Bulls have confirmed a “real and genuine” interest in representing the Betfred Super League in Las Vegas in 2027, Club CEO Jason Hirst said

The creation of a new city centre park and the pedestrianisation of numerous streets has won yet another national award.

An abandoned vehicle has been seized after police raised concerns it was becoming a safety risk for young people.

A long-standing Ilkley institution is raising a glass to summer with an expanded programme of events in its popular outdoor space.

An Audi was seized in Bradford after police stopped a driver.

A historic church is set to cut its carbon emissions after permission was granted to install solar panels.

The May Day Bank Holiday weekend sees the return of the annual Saltaire Arts Trail.

A well-known former business boss has produced his latest anti-litter film.

A food company has scrapped its popular turkey dinosaurs, enjoyed by many across the Bradford district for the past 40 years, in favour of a new recipe.

Bradford Royal Infirmary seeks relatives of Jean Whiteley, 82, from BD8, who has died. Contact Bradford NHS bereavement office on 01274 364477 for details.

Alfie Moore, a cop-turned-comedian, is bringing his latest stand-up show to King’s Hall and Winter Garden in Ilkley.

Bingley Fire Station hosts '72 for the 72' charity challenge for The Fire Fighters Charity, honouring Grenfell Tower victims. Join on 3 May 2026.

THE clock is ticking as the countdown begins to Ilkley’s children’s book-themed carnival on Monday, May 4.

A NEW exhibition at The Bingley Gallery sees the Aire Valley Arts group explore the transformative relationship between poetry and visual art.

CHILDREN are at the forefront of everything the NSPCC does. We are here to help protect and offer support to young people right across the UK, and to do that we listen to what they have to say.

Watch Bradford Bulls v Wigan Warriors live at Darley Street Market, Bradford, on 2 May. Enjoy Super League action with food, drinks, and big screens.