Bradford news

• Bradford sign Burton striker Beesley

  02-06-2026 17:10 via bbc.com
  
  League One side Bradford City sign Burton Albion forward Jake Beesley.
  
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• Louis Theroux joins Leeds Festival of Ideas line-up

  03-06-2026 17:08 via bbc.com
  
  The journalist and broadcaster joins others including Chris Packham and Tim Minchin at the annual event.
  
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• Norway teen was in UK to 'undertake a hit' - court

  03-06-2026 14:55 via bbc.com
  
  Johannes Natland was due to carry out a shooting on behalf of a Swedish criminal group, trial hears.
  
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• 50 years since Richard Dunn fought Muhammad Ali

  03-06-2026 14:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The British, Commonwealth and European champion, fought Ali for the world title in 1976.
  
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• Takeaway loses licence over illegal workers

  03-06-2026 13:13 via bbc.com
  
  One man denied working at Salah's in Bradford despite being spotted in a staff uniform.
  
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• Ex-police officer in court over corruption charges

  03-06-2026 12:32 via bbc.com
  
  Michael Meade is charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice and other offences.
  
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• 'With debt rising and jobs scarce, were our degrees worth it?'

  03-06-2026 12:01 via bbc.com
  
  University leavers say they are entering a challenging jobs market with large loans to repay.
  
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• Child, 4, suffers injuries in fall from height

  03-06-2026 11:01 via bbc.com
  
  The child remains in hospital receiving treatment after the incident in Bradford on Tuesday morning.
  
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• Bradford asks for inclusion in grooming inquiry

  03-06-2026 09:34 via bbc.com
  
  Council leader Stephen Place calls for Bradford to be one of the five focus areas of the inquiry.
  
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• Pitch vandals 'not going to stop' cricket club

  03-06-2026 08:14 via bbc.com
  
  The West Yorkshire side's pitch was set on fire and equipment costing thousands of pounds was damaged.
  
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• Police force must improve at investigating crimes

  03-06-2026 07:10 via bbc.com
  
  The force is found to require improvement in five out of eight areas, a watchdog says.
  
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• 'New bus stops are an accident waiting to happen'

  02-06-2026 20:29 via bbc.com
  
  Sight loss groups are concerned about new-style bus stops in places including Leeds and Cleckheaton.
  
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• Castleford sign Hull KR forward Brown until 2028

  02-06-2026 17:43 via bbc.com
  
  Castleford Tigers sign forward Jack Brown on a deal which runs until the end of the 2028 season.
  
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• Yorkshire need investment to keep Test matches - CEO

  02-06-2026 17:38 via bbc.com
  
  Yorkshire chief executive Sanjay Patel says the county needs external investment to be able to keep Tests at Headingley.
  
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• 'We need urgent action to improve water safety'

  02-06-2026 15:57 via bbc.com
  
  West Yorkshire's Alison Lowe says young people need to be made more aware of the dangers.
  
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• Giants owner abandons plans to buy The Shay

  02-06-2026 15:11 via bbc.com
  
  Ken Davy says it is "abundantly clear" some people do not welcome his involvement.
  
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• Man accused of terror charges to stand trial

  02-06-2026 14:34 via bbc.com
  
  Jack Coulson, 26, denies the charges relating to the downloading of a US Army manual.
  
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• Police sergeant charged with off-duty assault

  02-06-2026 10:44 via bbc.com
  
  The officer is due to appear in court on 9 June charged with assault and intentional strangulation.
  
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• Man who stabbed teen to death with sword jailed

  01-06-2026 17:39 via bbc.com
  
  Alfie Milburn, 20, was sentenced to nine years in a young offenders' institution after being convicted of manslaughter.
  
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• Ultimate underdog coach Kear's rugby league passion shone through

  01-06-2026 12:47 via bbc.com
  
  Former BBC rugby league correspondent Dave Woods pays tribute to John Kear, one of the sport's great characters, who has died aged 71.
  
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• Rugby league legend and broadcaster Kear dies aged 71

  01-06-2026 11:37 via bbc.com
  
  Former England and Wales rugby league coach, and renowned broadcaster, John Kear has died at the age of 71.
  
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• Record-holder Milner retires after 24-year career

  01-06-2026 10:14 via bbc.com
  
  Former England international James Milner announces his retirement after a 24-year Premier League career.
  
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• T20 Blast round-up: Yorkshire beaten by Glos

  31-05-2026 21:05 via bbc.com
  
  A round up of the T20 Blast action as Chris Lynn scores an unbeaten century in Northamptonshire's victory over Warwickshire.
  
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• Friday night's T20 Blast round-up

  29-05-2026 23:31 via bbc.com
  
  Kiran Carlson hits a century for Glamorgan as they ease past reigning T20 Blast champions Somerset with more than six overs to spare.
  
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• Wakefield’s Jane McDonald tops the charts again

  26-05-2026 13:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jane McDonald talks about her songwriting, her chart return & fan tattoos. (Image: Getty)
  
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• Susan Calman: Why I love performing in Leeds

  26-05-2026 13:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The comedian and TV presenter praises Yorkshire’s people, humour and landscapes.
  
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• Council still without a leader after meeting chaos

  21-05-2026 20:31 via bbc.com
  The vote on a new leader for Kirklees Council is postponed to next week.
  
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• Warrington sign Leeds half-back Croft

  21-05-2026 19:34 via bbc.com
  Warrington Wolves sign Leeds Rhinos half-back Brodie Croft on a three-year deal for the 2027 season.
  
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• Pair charged with attempted murder at betting shop

  21-05-2026 18:59 via bbc.com
  Nicholas Wood, 38, and Jasmine Briggs, 23, are accused of a knife attack in Ladbrokes in April.
  
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• Hollywood star Tucci stops by for beer in Ilkley

  21-05-2026 17:53 via bbc.com
  Stanley Tucci, who stars in The Devil Wears Prada films, visits during filming of a new project.
  
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