Britain's last trolleybus will remain in Bradford after being secured by Keighley Bus Museum.

The organisation, which has backed the Telegraph & Argus Save Our Classic Bus Appeal, has been given the historic vehicle on loan from owners West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive.

Trolleybus 844 was one of the star attractions at the Low Moor complex.

It was withdrawn from the streets in 1972 and is regarded by enthusiasts as an historic vehicle.

Bradford became the first city to run trolley buses when it introduced a service in the region in 1911.

Legal clerk for the WYPTE, Milan Rajak, confirmed the agreement which has now been signed.

Spokesman Graham Mitchell said he was delighted to have the bus in the museum's custody.

"It shows that the WYTPE has a lot of confidence in us," he said.

The news comes two weeks before the remaining buses at the Transperience site go up for sale in Low Moor.

Keighley Bus Museum has already launched a bid for nine classic buses which have strong links with the area.

It has applied for a fast track lottery bid and the London Science Museum has also pledged cash.

A rival bid has been submitted by the West Yorkshire Transport Museum Society for six classic buses.

The Society helped secure many of the buses formerly on display at the Leisure Park.

The vehicles, many which were donated in good faith from Bradford, Leeds, Calderdale and Kirklees, will go under the hammer unless their original owners come forward on September 24.

Administrators Pricewaterhouse Coopers is selling the vehicles and other assets in an attempt to recover £1million debts run up by the Leisure Park.

The Telegraph & Argus has run a campaign to ensure the collection of vehicles remains in the region.

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