A man armed with an axe who made repeated threats to kill Muslims in a tirade to a police call handler has avoided jail.

TWO city centre car parks have been sold by Bradford Council at an auction for above the guide price.

A “temporary” marquee can remain on a prominent city centre site until 2028 after planners argued the benefits would outweigh the harms.

A landmark Bradford district town centre building is set to be brought back into use.

A school has been forced to open later today amid ongoing issues in part of the Bradford district.

A popular council-run swimming pool has been forced to temporarily close for another day.

A BUILDING made famous by TV soap Emmerdale has failed to sell at auction.

Yorkshire Water customers will see an average increase of 5.6 per cent in their bills from April.

A gym with members who are the “life and soul” of its business is taking aim at being crowned the best in Bradford.

A new Starbucks drive-thru on the edge of Bradford city centre is nearing completion.

A newly launched app rewards West Yorkshire residents for cycling, walking and using public transport.

An enforcement notice demanding a city centre shop remove its unauthorised frontage and signage has been issued by Bradford Council.

A planning application has been submitted to build up to 90 new homes on land off Hudson View in Wyke.

A long-running Bradford city centre clothes shop has moved.

When flames erupted inside Standedge Tunnel on Sunday morning, veteran railway observers immediately recalled another winter's day more than four decades ago when the Pennines witnessed one of Britain's most spectacular transport disasters.

Road markings can be confusing even for a confident driver.

Tesco has announced that it will be axing 380 jobs as part of several proposed business changes.

Holiday goers are being warned to check their 12-month coverage policies.

It comes less than a year after Santander announced the closure of 95 branches last March.

A BRADFORD beauty salon owner has sparked an important conversation about masculinity and self-care after sharing a video challenging the stigma men, particularly of South Asian heritage, face when seeking skincare treatments.

Tesco said it is “sorry for any inconvenience caused”.

KEIGHLEY have re-arranged two of their Betfred Championship fixtures, after confirming they hope to make some ground improvements at Cougar Park.

Leeds Bradford Airport had one of the UK’s highest flight cancellation rates in 2025, CAA data shows, but rates are improving compared to 2024.

The Federation of Independent Retailers urges UK government funding to fight rising shoplifting and retail crime, backing police use of facial recognition tech.

The Krypt tattoo studio has raised £5,500 for the Children's Hospice after its Back the Builds raffle.

Beacon House, run by Cygnet Social Care, has been praised for its "kind and caring" staff by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Incommunities has helped thousands of residents take part in Bradford’s UK City of Culture throughout 2025.

Fashion Fusion Fiesta will take place at Bradford Live on March 28.

Bradford BID has announced its first ever member awards, designed to honour the achievements and contributions of businesses across Bradford.

Partou Woodlands Park Day Nursery in Apperley Bridge unveils enhanced Forest School and outdoor classroom, boosting nature-based learning for local children.

Dewsbury Library Hub relocates to the Walsh Building, opening February 2026 as part of Dewsbury Blueprint regeneration. Temporary closures, new facilities.

Bradford District and Craven Talking Therapies backs Time to Talk Day with a Bradford City Library event, promoting NHS mental health support and reducing stigma.

Don’t miss FRIENDS! The Musical Parody at Bradford’s Alhambra Theatre until 31 January. Book now for a hilarious homage to the iconic TV sitcom Friends.

Crime drama series Dalziel and Pascoe is being brought back by ITV in a new "fresh and contemporary reimagining" of the classic BBC show.

A gunman who shot a man in the groin leading to the surgical removal of a testicle has been jailed for more than eight years.

Police made an arrest after a man was reportedly assaulted and left with a head injury.

An investigation is being held into a well-known organisation in Yorkshire after concerns were raised, the Charity Commission has confirmed.

A global chemicals company has been hit with a fine of £400,000 after a worker narrowly escaped serious injury when dangerous steam was released at a site in West Yorkshire.

A railway line is on course to reopen tomorrow after a rail vehicle caught fire in a tunnel earlier this week.

AN OTLEY pub couldn't open today - Wednesday, January 28 - after being drunk dry by it's customers.

A woman is fighting for her life following a hit and run in Bradford city centre.

Details have emerged about an incident which saw one of the main roads in Bradford city centre closed by police.

A school has been forced to partially close due to an issue with its heating.

Seven “game-changing” developments could help Bradford become one of the UK’s Core Cities.

Plans to build a housing development on an unauthorised car storage site have been approved by planning officers.

Major changes have been proposed at a busy junction on the edge of Bradford city centre.

A 66-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending following an operation early this morning.

A COUNCIL owned house that “requires renovation” has been sold at auction for triple its guide price.

24 drivers were found to not be wearing seatbelts when they were stopped during a police operation.

A pedestrian is fighting for their life following a crash.