Live updates as Bradford is one of four places battling to be named the UK’s City of Culture 2025. The announcement will be made tonight

BRADFORD will find out tonight if it has been named the UK City of Culture 2025 after receiving support for its bid from a famous actor.

A BLOCKED lane on the M606 motorway is causing traffic delays this morning.

Bus services in Bradford will be diverted after a major road has been closed.

A MOTHER at home with her children was left terrified as a serial burglar kicked at a flat door.

A GP who is leading the NHS’ mission to reduce inequality in healthcare has praised Bradford’s services for homeless residents and vulnerable women.

A BRADFORD woman has appeared in court for a spate of theft and racially/religiously aggravated assaults.

Vandals have caused substantial damage to a building at the Bronte Bell Chapel in Thornton, destroying “irreplaceable history” in the process.

A Shipley woman has been jailed for breaching a criminal behaviour order multiple times.

Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

TWENTY drivers who thought they were above the law have been brought to justice in the last year as part of a drive-by dedicated police unit to combat speeding and related fraud.

AN ANNUAL charity initiative returned to Yorkshire this weekend to raise money and awareness for the Palestinian cause.

“AS A fearless young woman who’d had a successful career in the property industry, I decided I wanted to be my own boss.”

BRADFORD Local Studies Library Lunchtime Lectures are taking place in celebration of 150 years of Bradford Libraries.

* BAILDON Men’s Forum will meet next on Monday, June 6. Guest speaker Paul Kenny will talk on the subject ‘Kenny’s Kaleidoscope (Part 2)’.

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This brings the total number of banks closing this year to 40.

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A DRUG and alcohol fuelled woman has been jailed for 18 months for three hours of violence in which she attacked five police officers in breach of a suspended sentence order for almost identical offending.

A MAN who tore along the M62 from Manchester to Bradford at speeds reaching 120mph has been jailed.

A MAN wanted by police across three borders could be in West Yorkshire.

TRAVELLERS say they are still experiencing chaos at Leeds Bradford Airport despite airport chiefs having filled all advertised roles in an effort to reduce waiting times.

WEST Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued advice to ensure everyone enjoys the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee safely.

POLICE have recovered five suspected stolen vehicles that have been used anti-socially in the Holme Wood estate, in Bradford.

THERE are huge delays on the M62 near Bradford, Leeds and Huddersfield this afternoon due to a crash and roadworks.

A MAN died in a house fire in Bradford yesterday afternoon, West Yorkshire Police has confirmed today.

A BRADFORD man has appeared in court charged with two counts of assault at a city shopping centre.

AS the much-anticipated Jubilee bank holiday approaches, here is a list of events that will be held across the Bradford district.

A BRADFORD district line is blocked due to a broken down train.

A RESIDENT on a quaint Bradford street is frustrated after claiming that students from a nearby school have carried out a spate of vandalism in the area.

A STOLEN vintage Yamaha Virago motorbike has been discovered in Wyke Park, in Bradford.

SOMEONE rang the 999 emergency line...because their Uber Eats takeaway delivery had not arrived.

A MUSICIAN-turned-USA daytime TV show host has backed Bradford’s City of Culture 2025 bid, saying it’s our time to shine.

BRADFORD-based Morrisons is to offer support to beef and lamb farmers working to help the environment. 

A woman has appeared in court on dangerous dog charges after her German Shepherd injured two people in Drighlington.

POLICE are concerned for the welfare of a 59-year-old man who has been reported as missing from Huddersfield.

A MAN was arrested after police in Bradford found a cannabis farm with over 200 plants last week.

THERE are reports of heavy traffic after an accident on a major road in Leeds this morning.

A BRADFORD church is celebrating its 133rd anniversary and two of its members will be running 133 miles in six days to raise funds for a £2.4 new building project.

PLANS to improve bus services at a time when some routes are being scrapped have been compared to offering “cake and cream” when the focus should be on providing “bread and butter.”

City’s ‘Take Me Home’ campaign won gold in the Best Club Marketing Initiative category at this year’s Football Business Awards.

AN eight year old child was helped to safety earlier today (Monday) after getting stuck at Brimham Rocks, near Pateley Bridge.