West Yorkshire bus route 72 sees 138% rise in overnight riders after becoming a 24-hour service connecting Leeds and Bradford. 24 Hour Bus Service Sees Big Rise in Passengers Across West Yorkshire First Bus says more people use its 24-hour bus. This West Yorkshire bus goes through West Leeds areas. The number 72 bus saw…
The Telegraph & Argus’ “Best Hairdresser 2025” contest narrows down to ten finalists after a flood of nominations. Top Ten Barbers Vie for Telegraph & Argus Best Hairdresser 2025 Title Hey, guess what’s happening? The Telegraph & Argus newspaper held a contest called “Best Hairdresser 2025.” Readers gave lots of nominations, wanting their favorite hairdresser…
Amaar Shazad gets extra jail time, after hiding heroin and cocaine in his anus during a police search in Bradford, United Kingdom. Drug Dealer Hides Heroin and Cocaine in Anus Receives More Jail Time Amaar Shazad is in prison for dealing drugs and driving badly. He got more jail time for drug possession. This happened…
Nest box approved for Bradford City Hall to aid peregrine breeding. CCTV to monitor birds. Community project for 2025. Chris Packham Backed Peregrine Nest Box Approved for Bradford City Hall Bradford has a Peregrine Trail project. Natural England provides the funding. The project makes Bradford better for birds of prey. It’s already put a nest…
Over 100 people protested in Bradford against a proposed Council Tax increase, citing wasted money and service cuts. Bradford Residents Protest Council Tax Increase; Over 100 Attend The local government can raise Council Tax by 9.99 percent. This was announced last Monday. This is much higher than the usual 4.99 percent limit. Bradford got the…
Bradford’s Thornton Viaduct, a historic railway structure, is now a scenic trail for walkers and cyclists. Thornton Viaduct: Bradford Landmark Transformed into Scenic Trail Thornton Viaduct opened in 1878. It was part of a train route that went from Queensbury to Keighley. The viaduct is a special, listed building with twenty arches. Each arch stretches…
The Keighley-Halifax and Bradford line closes after years of declining passenger numbers. Final train ran May 23, 1955. End of the Line Passenger Decline Shuts Rail Route Down Forever On May 23, 1955, at 7:30 PM, the final train left Halifax. It ran on the Keighley-Halifax and Bradford line. Detonators exploded as the train departed…
Fencing erected at Bradford station prompts mixed reactions. Some welcome safety improvements, others lament aesthetics. Residents React to Fencing Around Forster Square Railway Arches Bradford station arches got fenced off months ago. This was part of a new art project. People often slept rough there before. The Telegraph & Argus shared project updates, and readers…
Recent inspections reveal many Bradford area establishments achieving top food hygiene ratings. Some businesses got lower scores. Bradford Food Hygiene Ratings Recent Roundup Shows Positive Results The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme has data. It covers cafes and takeaways, for instance. Local authorities use the scheme, and the Food Standards Agency runs it nationally. The Fleece…
PM reaffirms commitment to City Village with £30m boost. Project includes homes, offices, and parks on old industrial land. Prime Minister Confirms 30 Million Pound Support for City Village Plan The City Village project got funding last year. Homes England gave it roughly £30 million. This week, the Prime Minister backed the project again. He…