Police found almost 900 packets of illegal cigarettes hidden in a trade waste bin behind a town centre shop during a raid.

High Point, Bradford’s most divisive structure, has been crowned best Brutalist building in the country.

Car parking charges for patients and visitors will be increasing at Bradford's two big hospital from next month.

More than 3,000 people turned out at the funeral of a Bradford dad-of-two who died in a crash.

A man who knocked out a woman’s two front teeth during an early hours attack on her in a street has avoided jail.

Police are asking for the public's help to find a missing 14-year-old boy from Leeds.

Police are concerned for a missing 11-year-old boy who may be in a city centre in West Yorkshire.

A court has heard how a shop worker “feared for his life” as his store was robbed by a Bradford man with a “Glock-style handgun”.

A newly refurbished headquarters was reopened in memory of a long-serving and much-loved Bradford Scout volunteer.

A driver drew the attention of police by using their phone while behind the wheel and was then arrested for another offence.

VENTUS United had home advantage for a national semi-final in Apperley Bridge in March 1966, but the T&A carried its own word of warning about their opponents.

Brits have been warned by His Majesty's Passport Office to complete a simple check before they book a holiday or trip abroad this year.

BRADFORD Arts Centre has launched its spring/summer season, offering a range of productions, from classical Indian dance to family shows. Here’s what’s coming up:

The Queen attended Cheltenham Festival Ladies Day 2026, meeting female sports stars and supporting Ebony Horse Club.

Lockheed C-130J-30 Hercules, a Royal Air Force of Oman military plane, was spotted circling over the UK.

SPRING is finally arriving and the endless rain appears to have ceased. Clumps of snowdrops and crocuses dotted around Baildon are a welcome and cheery sight.

Sky, in partnership with Currys, is bringing the iconic Super League trophy to Bradford this weekend.

THE NHS comes in for more than its fair share of criticism, but you won’t find Baildon RUFC director of rugby Dave Duxbury adding to their pain.

Bradford faith leaders urge prayer and unity amid Middle East conflict, issuing a joint statement for solidarity and community support across the district.

David Hockney’s new exhibition opens at Serpentine North Gallery, Kensington, on 12 March, showcasing A Year In Normandie and new portraits and still lifes.

Bradford’s Nura Sleep wins Best Orthopaedic Mattress of the Year at House of Lords. Recognised for sleep quality by UK Asian Business Council.

JCT600, Bradford automotive retailer, extends sponsorship of Bantam of the Opera choir for 2026, supporting Bradford City AFC fans and local community arts.

Create Strength Group has won a GSK IMPACT Award for its work supporting people to recover from substance misuse.

Family Action warns Mother’s Day can be tough for mums rebuilding after domestic abuse. Bradford Survive & Thrive offers support for single parents.

Free heritage building workshop in Bradford on 24 March. Learn maintenance, damp solutions, and energy efficiency. Hosted by HAZ, SPAB, and Historic England.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust's new BSGE-accredited endometriosis centre offers advanced care, robotic surgery, and reduced waiting times for UK patients.

Figurative artist Siena Barnes makes her northern England debut at Harrogate’s RedHouse Gallery, exhibiting feminist artwork alongside Yorkshire artists.

Bradford road closures March–May 2026: major works on Low Lane, Staithgate Lane, Silson Lane, and more. Check affected routes and alternative access.

A 4.99 per cent rise in Council Tax was approved by Bradford Council at a meeting that at times turned into a slanging match between Councillors.

A “hostile” pensioner told a healthcare worker to “go back to your dinghy” as he and his wife were caught racially abusing the woman in a viral video.

A married father-of-four caused £30,000 worth of damage after setting a Bradford business on fire.

Two pensioners have pleaded guilty to racially abusing a woman in a park in Halifax after appearing at Bradford and Keighley Magistrates' Court this morning.

Two men have been jailed after a police chase involving a lorry containing more than £40,000 worth of stolen tyres ended near Bradford.

A man has pleaded guilty to encouraging the death of a "vulnerable" American in what has been described by prosecutors as a "deeply disturbing case".

Emergency teams tackled challenging conditions to rescue a man from a Bradford reservoir.

A social worker at an inquest into the death of a Bradford teenager has revealed there were “missed opportunities” in the youngster's care.

Filming is taking place in Bradford city centre today.

A large police scene formed in a Bradford district town centre last night.

A new electric bike hire scheme has officially launched in Bradford.

A court in a murder trial has heard how a man gave contradictory accounts of how he found his unconscious stepmother face down in a bath at the home they shared in Bradford.

The Labour MP for Bradford West talks about her childhood, the man who abused her mother and how she tackles forgiveness.

An angry driver who tried to run down a work colleague four times on a busy Bradford road has been jailed for more than three years.

A family-run sunbed salon in Bradford has been left devastated after its premises was ransacked in the early hours of the morning, causing thousands of pounds' worth of damage.

A crash on the M606 in Bradford this afternoon partially blocked a slip road near the Staygate Roundabout.

"How on earth has he done that” – I found myself repeatedly saying after watching a mind-blowing entertainer at work at the Alhambra.

A driver fled his car when he spotted police, and here's why.

Rogue landlords could be fined up to £30,000 by a council for hazards to tenants identified within their properties.

A council is looking to impose fines of up to £5,000 on people committing animal welfare offences relating to stock in their ownership.

A man who placed his stepfather in a five-minute headlock until he struggled to breathe has been jailed for 18 months.

A couple have been refused permission by a council to use land and buildings for storing, repairing and renovating machinery and vehicles.