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  • TWO coronavirus deaths in Bradford district

    AIREDALE Hospital NHS Trust has confirmed the death of a coronavirus patient announced on Saturday was the second such death at the hospital. Last weekend figures were published that a patient had died, but Airedale bosses would not confirm the

  • District beauty spots become 'no-go' areas

    A NUMBER of beauty spot car parks have been closed with immediate effect, to help slow the spread of coronavirus. Bradford Council has issued a list of car parks which are now closed, to reinforce the message that 'travel to exercise is not essential

  • BRI staff enjoy free food

    THE owner of a Bradford takeaway and diner said he wanted to show how much respect he and his staff had for the NHS by donating 60 free meals to the workers in A&E at Bradford Royal Infirmary on Friday. Waseem Ahmed, owner of Burning Bull, in

  • Dunkirk hero dies, aged 101

    A DUNKIRK veteran from Bradford has died, aged 101. John Allen was 20 when he took part in the Dunkirk evacuation and he went on to survive the Battle of Monte Cassino, one of the longest battles of the Second World War. Last year Mr Allen told

  • OPINION: Turning to the Good Life for light relief

    ONE thing that seems to be uniting us in lockdown is binge-watching. Losing yourself in a box set or a Netflix series is much-needed escapism in this unsettling time. One friend is ploughing through all six series of Downton Abbey - “My daily Downton

  • West End career inspires Bradford actor's book

    A BRADFORD actor has written a collection of poetry inspired by his experiences of being in West End shows. Damien Poole’s The Theatre Poet has been praised by actors including Imelda Staunton and Amanda Holden. The little book is causing a stir

  • Cat rescue centres in crisis

    A CAT rescue shop has been attacked by vandals, at a time when the organisation is crying out for help. The shop, on Victoria Road, Eccleshill, is closed due to the coronavirus lockdown. Although vandals didn’t break into the premises, volunteers

  • Say thank you to NHS heroes

    IN just a few weeks, coronavirus (Covid-19) has brought the UK to its knees. Now more than ever, we are reliant on our doctors, nurses and medical staff in our NHS hospitals. These guardians angels of the community are serving on the frontline

  • Fears raised over working conditions at Bradford bakery firm

    CONCERNS have been raised about working conditions at a Bradford bakery business during the coronavirus conditions. One worker at CSM Bakery Solutions, on Cutler Heights Lane, spoke of their fears - but the firm has said it is working with employees

  • Plans for 72-flat building in car park are approved

    PLANS to build a seven storey apartment building on the outskirts of Bradford city centre have been approved. The application for a 72 flat building was first submitted to Bradford Council over two years ago, but has only been approved this month

  • Bantams bedroom for super fan Joe, eight

    A BOY has taken his Bradford City obsession to the next level by kitting out a mock-up dressing room built in his bedroom. Joe Farrell, eight, can now re-create Bantams manager Stuart McCall's team talks from the comfort of his own home. The

  • Former Bantam De Vita's fears for family stuck in Italy

    FORMER Bantam Raffa De Vita admits he is scared for his family locked down in Italy. But he also feels they are some of the lucky ones. The Italian nation continue to suffer more than any other country in Europe with the deadly effects of the

  • Bradford darts ace: 'I was unable to buy my new house'

    THE coronavirus outbreak has affected us all in some way, but for sole traders the impact has been even greater, with many not knowing where their next stream of income will come from. Darts is a sport which shares these values, with most players

  • WEEKEND NOSTALGIA: The changing face of Bradford

    These ten images show a very different Bradford down the years. Some changes were for the better and others are still out for debate. Love looking at old pictures from across the Bradford district? Join our new Bradford Nostalgia Facebook group

  • McBurnie money adds incentive for City to finish season

    CITY need the football season to be completed to unlock the latest Oli McBurnie windfall. The Bantams stand to receive a further £431,250 from the sell-on cut in their former striker’s move from Swansea to Sheffield United last summer. As part