25 years ago: Bradford must build on its tourist attractions and not rest on its laurels, a report by the Council’s economic development co-ordinator recommended. More than 30,000 people had booked a Bradford-based holiday in the past year, spending £4.5 million in the city.

50 years ago: The prompt action of men working late in Taylor and Parsons Ltd was praised for preventing a serious blaze at the city centre store.