Bradford Telegraph and Argus

Mon, 04 May 2026 07:43:28 +0100
Stolen motorbike recovered in Shipley as police continue enquiries
A stolen motorbike has been recovered in Shipley after police carried out enquiries in the area.

Mon, 04 May 2026 07:30:11 +0100
Police stop noisy BMW with 'loud exhaust' and uncover illegal trade plates
This vehicle was seized in Bradford after police spotted the vehicle being driven with an excessively loud exhaust.

Mon, 04 May 2026 03:00:00 +0100
'Important milestone' as £249,000 funding awarded to Bradford district project
An organisation set up to preserve the history of Saltaire has been awarded £249,000 by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Mon, 04 May 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Bradford wedding venues respond to woman who says fireworks forced her to move house
This Bradford resident was forced to move out of her home due to the "barrage" of fireworks - and she blames wedding guests.

Mon, 04 May 2026 01:00:00 +0100
'It’s as if they’ve accepted that living in this filth is normal'
This Bradford man worries that fly-tipping is becoming normalised - and has noticed it's affecting the mental health of residents.

Mon, 04 May 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Fundraiser for 'bubbly' mum-of-six from Bradford who sadly died last summer
The family of a Bradford mum-of-six who died last summer is raising money for a cause close to their heart.

Mon, 04 May 2026 01:00:00 +0100
This shop wants a 24/7 alcohol sale licence - but police are opposed to it
A licensing hearing for a shop’s application to be allowed to sell alcohol 24 hours a day, seven days a week was postponed at the eleventh hour.

Mon, 04 May 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Bradford’s Somali Village of 1904 - the city’s first Muslim community
Opening on May 9 at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, the exhibition revisits the ‘Somali Village’ from the 1904 Great Exhibition

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Spanish hotspot tops list as Britain’s favourite holiday home destination
Alicante, located on Spain’s eastern coast, has been named the most desirable location for a holiday home by British buyers

Mon, 04 May 2026 03:28:00 +0100
Help crown the best independent shop in Bradford district
Bradford’s best independent shops are set to take centre stage as public voting is set to open to decide the district’s favourite.

Mon, 04 May 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Big Brother returns as casting opens for new series
BIG Brother is returning to screens this year with a new series, with people from Bradford encouraged.

Mon, 04 May 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Padel court gets green light for town heritage building
Popular racquet sport Padel will soon be coming to a West Yorkshire town.

Mon, 04 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Hajj Mecca pilgrimage 'costs thousands of pounds' and is unaffordable for many
DOZENS of Muslims from Bradford are travelling for Hajj which takes place between May 24-28. For many, it is a once in a lifetime journey. A lifelong duty. A dream years in the making.

Mon, 04 May 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Bradford driver says he’ll ‘pay under protest’ as adjudicator backs Bradford Council
A Bradford driver has lost an appeal against a bus lane penalty charge after an adjudicator ruled that Bradford Council was entitled to enforce restrictions on a bank holiday.

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bradford pupils' artwork imagining the future goes on public display
Schoolchildren from Bradford showcase future-inspired artwork at The Dye House Gallery exhibition, with creative pieces from 36 primary schools on display until 1 May.

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Venue in Bradford to hold first ticketed event with top comedians
A new live comedy night is coming to Darley Street Market as it launches its first ticketed event.

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Specsavers teams up with walking group for annual celebration
Specsavers Bingley will sponsor the second annual Bingley Celebration of Walking, taking place on Bank Holiday Monday

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bradford city centre road to be closed for gas works - here is when
RIPLEY Street, Bradford, is to be closed to traffic due to gas works.

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Significant' price gap as Bradford buyers given strongest negotiating power ranking
Bradford buyers have top negotiating power, with homes selling 25% below asking price, according to Access Legal research on UK property market trends and affordability.

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Solicitor promoted to head personal law at Bradford firm
Ann Christian appointed head of personal law at LCF Law, Yorkshire. She leads a 30-strong team advising on inheritance, tax planning and estate matters.

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
On This Day: Bradford hosts the Super Soapbox Challenge
Bradford Super Soapbox Challenge 2025 thrills crowds on Bank Holiday weekend with creative carts, celebrity guest Danny Malin, and boosts for city centre businesses.

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
AI study at Bradford university questions true face of Anne Boleyn
AI research at the University of Bradford is challenging a centuries-old historical mystery about the true face of a Tudor queen.

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Leeds Lit Fest returns with nine days of storytelling and performance
Leeds Lit Fest will run from June 6 to 14 and will feature more than 50 events taking place across the city

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Millions of photos at risk as Yorkshire residents rely on phones
A recent survey reveals that 1.96 million residents in Yorkshire and the Humber currently store all their photos on smartphones

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Women in Bradford urged to prioritise eye health amid recent warnings
Newmedica Bradford is raising awareness of conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma in women's eyes.

Sun, 03 May 2026 11:45:00 +0100
How do you pronounce this Bradford village? Many people get it wrong
Allerton is a historic village in Bradford, known for its Domesday Book origins, post‑war housing growth, and local landmarks such as Chellow Dean.

Sun, 03 May 2026 11:20:29 +0100
Huge police presence and cordon in Bradford district town centre
A huge police presence was at the scene of an incident in a Bradford district town centre.

Sun, 03 May 2026 03:00:00 +0100
Sunday league footballer punched rival player after match in Bradford
A Sunday league footballer punched a rival player after a match in Bradford.

Sun, 03 May 2026 01:00:00 +0100
'He was a legend' - Tributes paid to towering figure in Bradford football scene
Tributes have been paid to a towering figure in Bradford’s amateur football scene.

Sun, 03 May 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Latest T&A award winner says he now wants to 'take the place to the next level'
A Bradford pub owner is aiming to “take the place to the next level” after winning a prestigious award.

Sun, 03 May 2026 13:32:20 +0100
Fire engulfs shed in flames and spreads to two nearby properties
A shed which went up in flames spread to two nearby properties.

Sun, 03 May 2026 12:26:24 +0100
New plans to protect holidaymakers from sudden flight cancellations
New plans to protect holidaymakers from last-minute flight cancellations have been set out by the Government.

Sun, 03 May 2026 10:51:00 +0100
Stables, a stream room and massive pond - this is what £1.1million gets you
A six-bedroom detached house with its own pond, six stables, and an indoor heated swimming pool is on the market in West Yorkshire for £1.1 million.

Sun, 03 May 2026 09:39:16 +0100
Police launch appeal to identify two people in connection with assault
Police have launched an appeal to identify two men after an assault left a man with serious facial injuries.

Sun, 03 May 2026 08:59:00 +0100
Comic and author among stars supporting Brownies' bookmark fundraising project
Brownies are rallying national figures, including comedians and authors, to help transform lives through the power of reading.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'One of the world's best Michael Jackson tribute acts' coming to Bradford next week
Experience Navi – King Of Pop, the world-renowned Michael Jackson tribute, live at St George's Hall, Bradford on 7 May. Book tickets from £24 online.

Sun, 03 May 2026 03:56:00 +0100
'He intended to corrupt and sexually exploit girl he believed to be 14-year-old'
A 25-year-old man from Bradford who groomed an online decoy in the belief she was a 14-year-old girl has been given a six-year extended sentence.

Sun, 03 May 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Felling and pruning of these trees approved as it will improve views from house
Removing two trees and pruning 13 others – which are subject to a tree preservation order – will improve views of, and from, a home’s driveway, planners heard.

Sun, 03 May 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Why West Yorkshire model racetrack floodlight bid was rejected by planners
Proposals for floodlighting for a model race track at a West Yorkshire sports ground have been rejected by planners.

Sun, 03 May 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Retailer marks first anniversary by backing grassroots charity
A retailer has marked its first anniversary by giving back to the local community, donating £100 to a grassroots charity chosen by residents.

Sun, 03 May 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire set out 10-year vision to revive success and redevelop Headingley
YORKSHIRE County Cricket Club has revealed a new 10-year strategy to transform its future. The plan, titled Chasing Glory 2026–2036.

Sun, 03 May 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Former shop to be converted into church after plans approved
A former curtain and blinds shop is to be turned into a church after plans were agreed with the city council.

Sun, 03 May 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Plan to turn tattoo studio which didn’t have permission into HMO in town centre
Proposals to turn a former tattoo studio into a 14-bed HMO in a town centre have been submitted to planners.

Sun, 03 May 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Bradford students go on once-in-lifetime trip to USA including visit to NASA
A group of space-loving students has just returned from a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the United States in US.

Sun, 03 May 2026 15:00:32 +0100
Support for popular Amazon devices to end in coming weeks - see the affected models
Amazon has confirmed it is set to discontinue support for some of its older Kindle models in the coming weeks - here are the affected devices.

Sun, 03 May 2026 14:59:08 +0100
Asda, Aldi, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons issue food recall alerts to shoppers
Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons customers are being urged to check their cupboards following a series of food safety alerts.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
From war-torn Liberia to Bradford: student’s remarkable journey
Andrews Adjei, 35, fled Liberia at the age of six during the First Liberian Civil War. He arrived in Ghana in 1996

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Look inside this beautiful four-bedroom house on sale for £400,000
Four-bedroom family home for sale in Apperley Bridge’s The Leavens, £400,000. Ideal for Leeds, Bradford commuters. Chain free, Hunters, freehold, near schools.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Road closure set to affect street in Bradford
A road closure is set to impact Brearcliffe Drive and Brearcliffe Close.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brighouse Art Circle hosts popular life drawing session this month
Brighouse Art Circle has announced when its next popular life drawing session is being held.

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