Bradford Telegraph and Argus
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +010048 PENALTY POINTS! The jaw-dropping driving record of man who led police on chase
A court has heard how a disqualified driver who led police on a 14-minute high-speed car chase had racked up a jaw-dropping 48 penalty points on his licence.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:37:00 +0100Fly-tipping hotspot where Incommunities removed 6,250kg in 15 visits in just 3 months
This Bradford resident is fed up of being met with masses of rubbish dumped outside his home, week in, week out.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:51:00 +0100Family applies to sell homemade baked goods at events
A family wanting to use the kitchen at their home to bake goods for sale at some events are applying to their council for permission to do so.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0100Former Bradford DJ writes new England football anthem for 2026 World Cup
A familiar face for Bradford clubbers has written an England anthem ahead of the World Cup this summer.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0100Meet the family fundraising for equipment that could change their little girl's life
A Bradford family is appealing for support to help fund specialist equipment for their daughter Isabelle, to improve her quality of life.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:36:00 +0100Bulls star and coach confident as side begin Super League adventure
BRADFORD Bulls went up to Super League twice over the winter, with star player and head coach Kieron Johnson excited for the wheelchair side to begin.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:16:00 +0100NOSTALGIA: Young Bradford talent soon becomes most expensive British keeper ever
THE vultures were circling around Bradford (Park Avenue) in April 1969, with David Lawson about to go on a mad football journey, largely at Everton.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100Local cafe offers more than food and drink - it’s a community hub
Kaffa Coffee is a speciality coffee shop offering local blend coffees, each crafted for rich flavour and aroma.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100The story of Bradford Grammar School - ‘five schools in one’
BRADFORD Grammar School has been around a long time. Bradford itself, of course, is even older.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100Bradford-based creators scoop BAFTA nomination for award-winning comedy
Bradford’s Rocket Fuel, a BBC Three comedy short by Jordon Scott Kennedy and Casey Shaw, earns BAFTA TV Award nomination, highlighting UK film talent.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100'I started smoking at 12' and quitting changed my life
Bradford's Richard Webster backs new Turn the Corner campaign urging 60,400 local smokers to quit. Free NHS support and Smoke Free app available in Yorkshire.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100On This Day: Song launched to mark 60th anniversary of the Pennine Way
Ben Avison releases "Making Memories on the Pennine Way" to celebrate 60 years of Britain’s iconic Pennine Way National Trail, with video and exhibition.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Yorkshire-based financial planning firm acquires business marking 'perfect' fit
Leeds-based The Private Office acquires HEB Wealth, adding £100m in assets and boosting total AUM to £3.1bn. Latest UK financial planning sector news.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Speed restrictions to be introduced on Bradford road due to water works
Bradford Council to impose 30mph speed limit on Otley Road, Eldwick, from 14–30 April 2026 due to water works. Temporary road restrictions possible for 18 months.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100NHS shares ways to improve emotional wellbeing during retirement
Bradford District and Craven Talking Therapies offers mental health support for retirees, helping manage depression, anxiety, and low mood in retirement.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Health warning issued as stress blamed for eye problems in Bradford
Bradford eye experts warn long hours, screen use, and stress may cause eye strain, twitching, and discomfort. Tips for eye health during Stress Awareness Month.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100New restaurant app launching in West Yorkshire with exclusive dining deals
EatClub app, backed by Marco Pierre White, launches in Leeds on 14 April, offering exclusive restaurant and bar dining deals with up to 50% off food.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100How West Yorkshire roofing companies rank in new national report
The UK Roofing Report 2026 ranks West Yorkshire roofers 84th nationally, highlighting strengths in punctuality, tidiness, and value for money.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100House sparrow named Yorkshire's most seen garden bird
Nearly 50,000 took part in Yorkshire's RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2024. House sparrow remains top, but greenfinch numbers drop due to trichomonosis.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Comedy murder mystery drama coming to St George's Hall on Monday
Join Wildpark Entertainment’s “Murder, She Didn’t Write” at St George’s Hall, Liverpool on 13 April 2026 for an improvised murder mystery comedy inspired by Agatha Christie.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Study reveals more than 200 school break-ins reported in Bradford in five years
Recent FOI reveals more than 200 break-ins have been reported at educational sites across Bradford in just five years.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Major housebuilder makes management appointments ahead of growth
Gleeson Homes South and West Yorkshire boosts growth with two senior hires and a promotion at new Leeds office, focusing on housebuilding and expansion.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Pub donates nearly 200 Easter eggs to food bank
The Old House at Home pub in Cleckheaton donates 195 Easter eggs to Cleckheaton Foodbank as part of Craft Union’s Make it a Million charity campaign.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Manufacturer issues important advice to motorists as fuel costs rise
German car parts firm MEYLE warns UK drivers about car maintenance as fuel costs rise and vehicles sit idle, advising steps to prevent battery, tyre and brake issues.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Nursing home in West Yorkshire opens new dementia Memory Cafe
Steeton Court Nursing Home has launched a new Memory Cafe to support people in the community living with dementia.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Haworth footpath upgraded to improve safety and accessibility
Bradford Council upgrades Haworth footpath, improving safety and accessibility after Ash Dieback tree removal. Funded by West Yorkshire transport scheme.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Lord Mayor of Bradford attends dinner to celebrate Jewish holiday
The Lord Mayor of Bradford joined faith leaders at a community seder dinner at the synagogue's Strauss Room.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100On This Day: Police make unusual discovery on motorway
West Yorkshire Police found a stranded white sailing boat on a motorway hard shoulder in 2021, sparking social media humour and local mystery.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100The films you can catch in Bradford cinemas this Saturday
At ODEON Bradford, the popular The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (PG) offers showings at 10am, 10.30am, and continues roughly every half hour until 8.30pm
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:06:02 +0100Police issue appeal after serious M621 crash leads to road closure
Drivers are being urged to avoid the M621 near Leeds following a serious road traffic collision in the early hours of this morning.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:51:20 +0100Police seize electric bike at traffic lights on busy road in Bradford district
Police seized an off‑road motorcycle after it was seen being ridden illegally in traffic on Otley Road.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:48:00 +0100Brighouse artist who returned to painting at 40 brings Calderdale scenes to life
A Brighouse artist who returned to painting later in life has been bringing familiar Calderdale scenes to life through colourful, highly stylised artwork inspired by the places he knows best.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:36:21 +0100Courtneeners announce new album and upcoming West Yorkshire gig
Courteeners have announced a major headline show in West Yorkshire - and tickets go on sale very soon.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:52:17 +0100Wanted man with 'threats to kill' linked to Bradford
West Yorkshire Police are appealing for any information which could help locate wanted man Andrew Johnson.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:06:01 +0100Horror as teenager shot near famous former rugby league ground in West Yorkshire
A teenager has been shot on a woodland path near a legendary former rugby league stadium in West Yorkshire after two masked men were spotted behind nearby trees.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:08:54 +0100Why emergency services were spotted in BD9 yesterday afternoon
The fire service has confirmed what happened on Wheatlands Drive yesterday afternoon.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:45:59 +0100More than 30 arrested as thousands of cannabis plants seized in raids
More than 30 people have been arrested in a crackdown on organised crime linked to immigration and drug offences.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:38:00 +0100Former care home split into three houses goes on sale - starting bid £850k
This ex care home comprising of three individual properties is up for auction with bidding starting at 850k.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:18:07 +0100Fire service warns 'fire has progressed' as two crews tackle another moorland blaze
Two fire crews battle another fire that's broken out on the moors.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:01:00 +0100'Mayhem for residents' as swing bridge failure coincides with nearby roadworks
Bradford Council has confirmed why a swing bridge was out of operation in the Bradford district after a resident complained to the T&A.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:43:00 +0100Bradford hospitals say some appointments to be postponed amid doctors' strike
Bradford hospitals have said that there may be some postponed and rearranged appointments amid the ongoing resident doctors' strike.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0100Strong reaction in Bradford to plan for huge consultation on noise level of fireworks
There is cross-party support among Bradford MPs for the government's consultation on whether to crackdown on public sale of fireworks.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:58:59 +0100Reckless arsonist with burnt face was 'covered in soot' as she left her blazing house
A woman who called 999 after setting fire to her own home has been jailed for two-and-a-half years after admitting arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:44:32 +0100Arrests made after fighting breaks out in Bradford city centre on sunny afternoon
Two men were arrested after police were called to reports of people fighting near Norfolk Gardens in Bradford city centre.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0100MP backs changes to law on lenient sentence appeals
Keighley MP Robbie Moore has welcomed changes to the law that will give victims and bereaved families more time to challenge sentences they believe are unduly lenient.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:40:04 +0100Developer gets go-ahead for 19 homes on 'lovely green field' despite residents' fears
Nineteen new homes will be built on Liversedge fields despite fears over the “devastating” impact on neighbours.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:04:14 +0100Council to protect town’s gruesome 'symbol' with carefully crafted replacement
It’s a glimpse of a gruesome part of Halifax’s past – but the town’s famous and once-feared Gibbet is an important part of its history.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:58:43 +0100Well-known car auction firm wants to turn warehouse into vehicle repair and body shop
One of the country's best known vehicle auction and re-marketing businesses is hoping to use a Brighouse warehouse as a repairs and body shop.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:42:55 +0100Police release update in connection with death of wealthy businessman
A Bradford man arrested on suspicion of murdering a wealthy businessman has been released on bail.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0100Opening date announced for new store with more than 800 people applying for 30 jobs
An opening date has been announced for a new store in Bradford and more than 800 people have applied for jobs there.