Bradford news

• Motorcyclist seriously hurt in crash near hospital

  25-09-2026 16:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police appeal for witnesses after a motorcyclist was seriously injured near Bradford Royal Infirmary.
  
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• Baby bank's urgent appeal as demand for help grows

  27-09-2026 09:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The founder of Leeds Baby Bank says the charity has seen a "massive" increase in referrals recently.
  
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• Wetherspoons pub applies to extend premises

  27-09-2026 09:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  If approved, the Myrtle Grove pub in Bingley could expand its site across the former NatWest bank.
  
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• Mystery movie is 'fab for bringing buzz' to historic village

  27-09-2026 08:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Road closures and parking restrictions are in place in Saltaire as crews converge on the village.
  
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• 'I used to weigh 47 stone - now I'm a bodybuilder'

  27-09-2026 08:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  At 25 years old, Jack Ako, weighed 47st (298kg), before embarking on his health and fitness journey.
  
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• 'Pipe dream' to reality? Wakefield reach Grand Final

  26-09-2026 22:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wakefield Trinity were playing in rugby league's second tier in 2024. Two years on, they are one win away from becoming Super League champions.
  
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• Wakefield shock Wigan to reach first Grand Final

  26-09-2026 20:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wakefield Trinity produce a sensational upset to reach their first ever Super League Grand Final and end Wigan Warriors' hopes of a treble in 2026.
  
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• Bairstow six seals one-wicket win for Yorkshire

  26-09-2026 18:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Captain Jonny Bairstow hits the winning runs as Yorkshire beat Nottinghamshire by one wicket in their final Championship match of the season.
  
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• Man sought over wrong-way crash on M1 northbound

  26-09-2026 16:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  David Nutall, from Rotherham, is wanted by police in connection with the crash on 11 September.
  
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• Castleford captain Mellor heads to Catalans

  26-09-2026 15:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Captain Alex Mellor leaves Castleford Tigers after four years to join Catalans Dragons in a two-year deal.
  
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• 'When you're diagnosed, your world turns upside down'

  26-09-2026 15:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Izzy Mohammed launches an information network to support fellow kidney disease patients.
  
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• Listed city Sam Smith pub to undergo refurbishment

  26-09-2026 15:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Tadcaster-based brewery applied to the council for listed building consent for the repair work.
  
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• Halifax sign ex-Burnley midfielder McDermott

  26-09-2026 14:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Halifax Town sign ex-Burnley midfielder Tommy McDermott on a contract until the end of the season.
  
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• Murder or medical mix-up? New questions in the case of killer nurse Colin Norris

  26-09-2026 10:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A BBC podcast reveals a scenario in which the nurse's murders may never have taken place at all.
  
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• The ladies who have lunched every month for 50 years

  26-09-2026 08:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The young mums who first met up in 1976 are now all in their 70s and 80s - but still best friends.
  
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• All eyes on weather as reservoirs still half empty

  26-09-2026 08:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Reservoirs in Yorkshire remain well below normal levels despite recent rain, water bosses warn.
  
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• Warrington edge past Leeds to reach Grand Final

  26-09-2026 00:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Warrington Wolves reach their first Super League Grand Final in eight years with a thrilling victory against Leeds Rhinos.
  
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• Preston closing in on Alexander appointment

  25-09-2026 18:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preston North End are closing in on the appointment of Bradford City boss Graham Alexander, reports BBC Radio Leeds.
  
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• Men jailed over large-scale drugs enterprise

  25-09-2026 17:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  'Significant amounts' of cannabis, ketamine and cocaine were seized by police, court hears.
  
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• The Harewood heir's escape from Colditz

  25-09-2026 16:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Earl of Harewood explores a remarkable Colditz family history.
  
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• Traffic calming measures approved after collisions

  25-09-2026 14:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The measures are planned for roads in Mirfield and Skelmanthorpe after incidents in recent years.
  
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• Yorkshire keeper Duke joins Middlesex

  25-09-2026 12:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Middlesex sign wicketkeeper Harry Duke from Yorkshire until the end of 2028, following a loan spell at Lord's.
  
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• 'People know what MND is now thanks to Sinfield'

  25-09-2026 12:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The former Leeds Rhinos player starts his latest fundraising challenge at the home of Hull KR.
  
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• Old hands or new blood? Wigan & Wakefield vie to reach Grand Final

  25-09-2026 11:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wigan have substantial play-off experience coming into Saturday's Super League semi-final, but it is new territory for opponents Wakefield.
  
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• Leeds and Warrington tussle for Grand Final spot

  25-09-2026 11:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ahead of the their Super League play-off semi-final, Leeds Rhinos and Warrington Wolves are aiming to assert themselves back at rugby league's top table.
  
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• 24-hour petrol station opening plan refused again

  25-09-2026 10:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nearby residents were "highly likely" to be affected by noise, a Bradford Council report says.
  
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• Three charged after £10m of ketamine found in black bags in village

  25-09-2026 10:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say the drugs, with an estimated value of £10m, were found in black bin bags.
  
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• Care home residents at risk of harm, watchdog finds

  25-09-2026 09:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Care Quality Commission inspectors say Brantwood Hall in Wakefield remains in breach of regulations.
  
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• Christmas market plans unveiled for city centre

  25-09-2026 09:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leeds Christmas market will have the usual selection of bars and food plus a few surprises.
  
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• Families turn to food charity to put meals on the table

  25-09-2026 07:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  InTouch Foundation reports a 30% increase in service users over the past six months.
  
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