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‘The scale is blowing my mind’: Bradford ready to shift perceptions as city of culture

From a spectacular theatrical opening to Afrobeat brass bands via David Hockney and Wallace and Gromit, the city has big plans

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2025

Bradford city of culture: five events to look out for in 2025

Music, dance, theatre and even magic on offer, as Dynamo plans ‘Bradford’s equivalent of Olympic opening ceremony’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2025

‘It’s our Olympic opening ceremony’: Dynamo, David Hockney and more unite for Bradford city of culture

This year sees the city celebrate its rich, diverse creativity. Magician Dynamo, AKA Steven Frayne, and director Kirsty Housley discuss collaborating to shine a light on the arts of their home city – and offer hints on what to expect

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2025

‘God gives you life. God takes the life’: Muslims in Bradford concerned over assisted dying bill

MP for nearby Spen Valley’s bill to propose change in law is creating disquiet in a community already concerned about health provision after Covid

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2024

‘Lady Gaga went to our chippy’: how Yorkshire became a cultural powerhouse

English Teacher won the Mercury prize, Amy Gledhill won the Edinburgh comedy award – and now even Beyoncé wants a piece of the action. Why has ‘God’s own county’ become such an artistic force?

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2024

Bradford council leaders survive vote after new £50m venue stands empty

The 3,800-seat Bradford Live to be part of city of culture 2025 activities but NEC Group backed out of deal to run it

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2024

A foodie tour of Somerset and Wiltshire by train and on foot

By travelling car-free we became fully immersed in the area’s quieter attractions, with cosy stays and great food throughout

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2024

Anthony McGrath named Yorkshire head coach on five-year deal

Bradford-born McGrath replaces Ottis Gibson, who departed the White Rose county last week after three seasons in charge.

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024

‘The UK is invited’: Bradford reveals 2025 City of Culture lineup

West Yorkshire city to host magic, music, film and theatre performances celebrating local talent, plus Turner prize

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2024

EasyJet flight forced to make emergency landing at Manchester Airport due to ‘strong winds’

The aircraft diverted 60 miles as Leeds Bradford Airport was battered with gales

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024