Bradford Telegraph and Argus

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0000
'Don't do it, it's just not worth it' - The drug that is 'ruining' lives in Bradford
A boss at a Bradford addiction treatment centre says ketamine use is "ruining" people's lives across the city.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 02:07:00 +0000
Hundreds of West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service staff injured on duty, data shows
More than 300 West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) workers have been injured while on duty in the last three years, figures show.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:10:00 +0000
'Great way to start 2026' - Two big retailers set to open at the Broadway
Two big retailers are set to open at The Broadway in the new year.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0000
Inspectors rate 'joyful' school with 'well-behaved' students as Outstanding
A Bradford school is celebrating after being awarded a rating of ‘Outstanding’ by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0000
Residents call for no action to be taken over shop where illegal tobacco found
CUSTOMERS of a shop that was found to be selling illegal goods on multiple occasions have pleaded with Bradford Council not to shut the business down, arguing that it offers “products that cannot be found elsewhere.”

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000
Here's how to keep your kids safe online this Christmas
LUCKY children across the region will be hoping to receive new gadgets or shiny tech this Christmas, but it’s important that parents take time to think about how safe those devices are.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
Send us your children's artwork for 2026 calendar
ART should always be primarily for pleasure, but I admit in the past I have strayed into the void of commercialism.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:39:34 +0000
Microsoft warns users they have just days to save messages from 'retired' app
Microsoft has warned users they have until January 2026 to save messages from Skype, which was officially "retired" in May, before they are deleted.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0000
First bus confirms service times in Christmas and New Year timetable
First Bus has clarified its Christmas and New Year timetable as the end of 2025 arrives.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 14:30:41 +0000
Dramatic finale closes out Bradford's 2025 UK City of Culture year
A dramatic finale celebrating the winter solstice closed out Bradford’s 2025 UK City of Culture year on Saturday.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 14:11:14 +0000
All Creatures Great & Small stars reveal Christmas secrets ahead of TV specials
All Creatures Great & Small stars reveal Christmas secrets ahead of TV specials this Boxing Day evening

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 09:49:37 +0000
Community 'shocked' and 'saddened' after teenage boy dies in Bradford crash
A community is “shocked” and "saddened" after a teenage boy died in a fatal crash on a Bradford road.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 03:34:00 +0000
Family-run care home group breathing new life into historic Ilkley landmark
Family-run care home business Holden Grange Care Group has begun the renovation Troutbeck Care Home in Ilkley with the aim bringing it back to life as a luxury residential care home.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 11:11:01 +0000
Santa's grotto? Police find warehouse of designer goods - but it's not what it seems
Shoppers are being warned over counterfeit goods after a raid on West Yorkshire warehouse.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 03:40:00 +0000
Lilly’s Café owner on learning to read and write in her 40s
A Bradford café owner who only learned to read and write in 40s her is currently studying for her GCSE English at 45.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 03:35:00 +0000
Former health club owner on opening sweet shop: 'I don't even like sweets'
Former health club owner Becky Brown left behind a life of gym ownership to embark on a new journey: opening up a sweet shop.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:58:00 +0000
Residents unite to create advent window trail for the third year
ONCE again residents of two Ilkley streets have created an advent window trail.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:06:00 +0000
Community centre given £365k price tag as it is put up for auction
A COMMUNITY centre has been given a £365,000 price tag after being put up for auction.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 03:21:00 +0000
Year of Culture economic impact estimated at £50m but not all places involved
Calderdale’s Year of Culture has been a great success, numbers of people taking part surpassing hoped-for targets – but involving every part of the borough remains a challenge.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 01:57:00 +0000
Young people lead the conversation at Katie White MP’s UK Parliament Week event
YOUNG people from schools across Leeds North West came together for a UK Parliament Week event organised by Katie White OBE MP, creating a lively discussion on the issues they care about most and how politics can work better for them.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 03:37:00 +0000
Bank branch to reconfigure and refurbish cash machines
A BANK branch is planning to reconfigure and refurbish its cash machines.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:42:00 +0000
Bradford boxing coach gets national recognition for impact at Greengates gym
A Bradford boxing coach has been highlighted in a new ‘Women in Coaching’ series by UK Coaching and England Boxing for changing lives through sport.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 11:33:36 +0000
Households warned to avoid drying towels on radiators due to serious health issues
Find out why people are being warned to avoid drying towels on radiators, such as mould growth and serious health issues, according to these experts.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 11:31:59 +0000
New UK driving test change now in force to 'help reduce collisions and save lives'
A new UK driving test change is now in force with the aim of 'helping to reduce collisions and save lives' according to the Minister for Roads and Buses

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 11:35:38 +0000
'Stop using immediately': Sainsbury's, M&S, B&M and more pull items from sale
Customers at Sainsbury's, Amazon, John Lewis, Asda, Tesco, M&S, B&M and other major UK retailers have been warned to stop using products “immediately”

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Disused housing annexe in Bradford transformed into new community hub
A disused housing annexe in Hird Road, Bradford, has been transformed into a new community hub for Lifeways.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Busiest time to travel home by train for Christmas is revealed
The journey home for Christmas could be as hectic as the season itself, according to new data from Trainline.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Here is the decorating trend that's poised to take off in the new year
The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) has set out its five key trends for environmentally friendly décor in 2026.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Stars of Strictly Come Dancing heading to Bradford next year
The stars of Strictly Come Dancing are heading to Bradford Live next year.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Yorkshire care provider celebrates success of fifth annual Christmas appeal
Spellman Care is celebrating the success of its fifth annual Christmas appeal.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Bradford pupils spread festive cheer to community this winter
Pupils at Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy in Bradford have been spreading seasonal cheer through songs and acts of kindness.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Bradford school donates more than 500 items to local foodbank
Tong Leadership Academy in Bradford has come together to support families in need as part of the Star Academies Winter Gift Programme.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
New Bradford community hub to launch for families facing food poverty
A new community hub between the Bradford City FC Community Foundation and Rackets Cubed is launching to support families facing food poverty.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
This 'charming' Yorkshire Dales village offers a 'true taste of rural England'
This 'charming' Yorkshire Dales village near Richmond offers a 'true taste of rural England' and is surrounded by 'picture-postcard' views

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'A little bit special' - Old post office in West Yorkshire is 'cosiest place to eat'
Why Haworth Old Post Office in West Yorkshire is the 'cosiest place to eat' as 'everything is just a little bit special' according to food and travel expert

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 18:35:30 +0000
Remove stubborn grease on your oven with these 3 household items
If you are looking to clean your oven and want to avoid chemicals, you can use with these 3 items.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 12:34:29 +0000
Four arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after teenage boy dies in crash
Four people have been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a teenage boy died in a crash on a Bradford road in the early hours of this morning.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 10:39:07 +0000
Bradford electrician groped teenager’s breasts and put his hand down her trousers
A drunk who groped a teenager’s breasts and left her feeling “broken” has been locked up for 18 months.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 11:03:28 +0000
Busy road in Bradford partially closed after serious crash this morning
A busy Bradford road is partially closed this morning following a crash.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0000
Only person in shop during police raid was man in basement making cup of tea
AN off licence was found to be completely unsupervised – other than an unidentified man making a cup of tea in a cellar – during a police raid.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0000
E-bike hire scheme to finally begin in Bradford in March
AN e-bike hire scheme will finally begin in Bradford in March, almost a year after its proposed start date.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0000
Final weekend for 2025 'pop up' art space with uncertain future
A POP-up arts venue that has attracted over 40,000 visitors and some major names will close after this weekend, and faces an uncertain future.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0000
Bradford a big winner as new Government funding for Councils announced
THE Government has significantly increased the amount of funding Bradford Council gets after the long awaited new funding formula is released.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 02:00:00 +0000
Plan to re-open former RUFC building as a cafe is approved
A FORMER rugby union club building can be refurbished and re-opened as a café after plans were approved by Bradford Council.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 11:52:09 +0000
Motorbike stolen two months ago recovered on border of Bradford
A stolen motorbike has been recovered on the border of Bradford.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 11:25:15 +0000
Crash at major Bradford junction causes traffic delays
A crash near a major Bradford junction has partially blocked a road this morning.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 09:11:00 +0000
Viral Bradford bakery's most popular festive bake isn't its mince pie
Marshalls Bakehouse in Queensbury are very proud of their 60 year old mince pie recipe, but as it turns out, its not their most popular festive bake.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:53:02 +0000
Firefighters battle fire in loft of home which causes 'exposure risk'
Firefighters were called to battle a fire in the loft of a West Yorkshire home.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 03:35:00 +0000
Man preparing care packages to distribute across Bradford this Christmas
A Bradford man is raising money to feed the less fortunate and tackle misinformation against Muslims with his care packages for the homeless.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 01:49:00 +0000
Prolific paedophile caught with images of children as young as four
An 80-year-old prolific paedophile caught with more than 24,000 indecent pictures and videos of children as young as four has been jailed for two years and eight months.

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