A church in Shipley was re-opened, after major renovation work, by the Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor John Godward, at the weekend.

Some £520,000 has been spent on Bolton Villas United Reformed Church, in Livingstone Road, Wrose, thanks to the efforts of its management committee.

The congregation returned on Saturday for a service of dedication and thanksgiving.

Work began in 2006 as the building was being outgrown by its increasing use. It now has improved access for disabled people, new toilets, a cafe and a charity shop.