Concerns have been raised about a growing mountain of rubbish at one of Bradford’s most historic and largest cemeteries.

As the countdown to midnight begins, a number of New Year’s events and fireworks displays are being held across this district.

Shocking offences of murder, drug trafficking, and other high crimes have populated the courts over the last year with judges handing down lengthy sentences.

PLANS to build a “contemporary boutique aparthotel” on the edge of Bradford city centre have been revealed.

THE rising use of cannabis vapes has been described as a “threat to the younger generation” in Bradford.

Coroner's officers are searching for relatives of a 53-year-old from Halifax.

The Ferncliffe Post Office, in Bingley, is set to reopen under new management following its closure earlier this year.

AFTER the festive break many of us will be taking stock of our health and fitness. There are so many ways to get fit, from walking to dancing, cycling and swimming. Here’s a few ideas from years gone by, to inspire you in 2026.

On hundreds of runners in fancy dress take part in the annual Auld Lang Syne run across the Pennine moors near Haworth.

AS Yorkshire Cancer Research wraps up its 100th year, the charity is celebrating the extraordinary efforts of Team Penguin, a group of dedicated fundraisers from Ilkley whose unique challenges captured the hearts of people across Yorkshire.

Mission: G.I.G.G.L.E. - a feature-length comedy by filmmaker and comedian Daniel Hutchings - will be shown at Bradford's Pictureville cinema.

Multiple members of West Yorkshire Police have been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours.

Ghyll Royd Care Home has launched two new projects designed to enhance resident safety and environmental hygiene with cleaning brand Kärcher.

Here is a list of the cheapest garages in Bradford, according to petrolprices.com.

Northern Powergrid is urging people ready to celebrate the new year to take extra care when setting off fireworks.

Can I visit where All Creature Great and Small is filmed? The Yorkshire Dales tour of Grassington also known as Darrowby in Channel 5 show

Millions of families who claim Child Benefit will see increased payments from April, as the new 2026 DWP and HMRC figures have confirmed.

Microsoft has warned users they have until January 2026 to save messages from Skype, which was officially "retired" in May, before they are deleted.

A garden centre's wall has been left damaged after an early hours incident in Bradford.

Police have issued a warning for people to be aware of scammers who use fake payment apps.

A number of new flights and destinations from Leeds-Bradford Airport have been announced in 2025.

A crash on a busy Bradford district road has caused traffic problems this afternoon.

A Bradford mum who has used her experiences of homelessness, tragedy and grief to win a book proposal, hopes her teaching memoir will help others.

A NEW addition to Otley’s health and wellbeing scene is set to open on Boroughgate this January.

The leader of Bradford Council said everyone is “delighted” to see the continued improvement in primary schools across the district as the latest Government figures show standards have edged even closer to pre-pandemic levels.

An animal rescue has warned neglect and abuse among cats and kittens on the streets of Bradford is getting worse.

ENFORCEMENT action can finally begin on a listed building festooned with advertisements after a planning inspector dismissed an appeal.

A car was seized by police on patrol in the Wrose area of Bradford.

A growing number of sewer misconnections – which can lead to wastewater and chemicals being discharged into rivers – is being discovered in the region.

Engineers working on the Transpennine Route Upgrade have made significant strides over the festive period at various worksites across West Yorkshire, delivering key improvements that will pave the way for faster, greener journeys.

Former Albion Sports footballer who played in the Sunday FA Cup has written an autobiography which he hopes will uplift others ahead of the New Year.

THE Ilkley community pulled together again this year to provide 100 food parcels to low income families in the local community.

This week's MP column is written by Bradford South MP Judith Cummins, who reflects on 2025 and the year ahead

A £5.3 million water pumping station at Paradise Green Pumping Station, in Bradford, is set to be upgraded to support the long-term water supply.

Northern is urging passengers to check before they travel due to engineering works affecting rail services.

Manningham Housing Association in Bradford is preparing to mark 40 years of serving its community.

A modern ground floor flat with no onward chain is listed for offers in the region of £110,000 near the Leeds Bradford border.

A link detached bungalow described as “fully modernised throughout to a high standard” is now available for offers over £325,000 near Bradford.

A two-bedroom semi-detached house is for sale at £185,000 in a Bradford cul-de-sac.

Yorkshire Water has delivered 215 projects so far this year across its network, aimed at protecting the environment and improving services.

WEATHERMEN are predicting an early January cold snap - but when will it snow?

A yellow cold weather alert has been issued for Bradford and the wider Yorkshire region - here's why it happens and what it means...

Two teachers and an assistant headteacher who worked in the Bradford district were banned from the profession in 2025.

The rise of status dogs and animals being trained to “dangle from branches with their teeth” could be to blame for dangerous dogs in Bradford.

People from across the Bradford district are “overwhelmed” and “humbled” after being named in the King’s New Year Honours list.

WORK on a “missing link” cycle lane in Bradford city centre will begin next week.

The fire service has revealed that a large tyre fire broke out at a scrapyard late last night and two vans were caught in the blaze.

Arrests have been made after two men were seen carrying a bumper across a road near a car showroom in Bradford.

Police have launched an investigation after a car smashed into a Bradford district takeaway.

A wanted sex offender has been found.