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New David Hockney paintings depicting members of inner circle to go on display

Works by the Bradford-born artist will go on display at the Serpentine North Gallery.

Evening Standard · Mar 11

Man given whole-life order for murder of woman and children in Bradford fire

Sharaz Ali, 40, sentenced over arson attack in which his ex-partner’s sister and her three children died

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6

Add to playlist: the seance-worthy dancefloor music of Miles J Paralysis and the week’s best new tracks

The enigmatic Bradford producer is moving into eerie new territory informed by folklore and delivered with a tangibly menacing low end

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20

Emile Cairess targets Sir Mo Farah’s record – but London Marathon 2026 brings much-needed British rivalry

LONDON MARATHON 2026: The iconic 26.2 mile race will see Cairess joined by Patrick Dever, Phil Sesemann and more in pursuit of Farah’s prestigious mark, with the Bradford runner telling Jack Rathborn about his plans for 2026 and beyond

The Independent UK · Jan 26

Morrisons locked in dispute with staff over pay rises

Usdaw, which represents about 45,000 Morrisons staff, said the business had refused to offer an increase beyond the national living wage

The Independent UK · Jan 26

Morrisons blames government cost hikes amid dispute over staff pay rises

The Bradford-based supermarket group is locked in a dispute with the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers.

Evening Standard · Jan 26

Pilates after prayers: men’s classes in Bradford mosques offer fitness and friendship

When organisers posted a TikTok promoting 45-minute pilates sessions, the video amassed 2m views. Now plans are afoot for female classes and youth clubs

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25

Labour revives Northern Powerhouse Rail project with pledge of £45bn funds

Plan will start with TransPennine upgrade with new line connecting Liverpool and Manchester in second phase

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13

Football fans join the culture club

Letters: Bradford v Hull | Barking up the wrong tree | AI fails | Narrow margin | Flipping heck | Puzzles the cat

The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2025

Leeds £2.5bn tram scheme delayed to late 2030s after government review

Business case must be submitted for mass transit system with lines connecting Leeds and Bradford before work continues

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2025