City of Culture, Bradford

Dynamo works his magic as Bradford becomes City of Culture
Bradford is the fourth UK City of Culture, a title that is awarded every four years. The scheme is designed to boost the chosen city's visitor numbers, economies and reputations,
Bradford kicks off 2025 City of Culture year
Bradford's year as the UK's cultural capital follows on from Coventry in 2021 and fellow Yorkshire city Hull in 2017 You can also listen to live coverage of the build-up on BBC Sounds via Radio Leeds and on Radio 5 Live
'High demand' for City of Culture opening ceremony
Additional tickets for the opening ceremony of City of Culture have been released due to "high demand", organisers have said. Despite minus temperatures being forecast for Rise, the curtain-raiser for Bradford 2025,
Bradford UK City of Culture 2025
Being the UK's new City of Culture is a chance for Bradford to challenge prejudices against the city. Business owners in Bradford say its City of Culture year can change perceptions.
Crowds gather for magical event kickstarting Bradford’s year as City of Culture
Bradford’s tenure as the UK City of Culture in 2025 has started with a specular event, including magic from Steven Frayne, who told crowds how proud he was to come from the city. Thousands of people braved bitter temperatures in City Park to watch a show specially created for the start of the year-long festival of art and creativity and involving more than 200 performers.
'You fall back in love with yourself': How UK City of Culture will transform Bradford in 2025
As Bradford’s huge celebration of arts and community engagement begins, Euronews Culture talked to creative director Shanaz Gulzar about what it means for the city. View on euronews
'Exceedingly disappointing' Bradford Live is not open for City of Culture launch
The leader of the Conservatives on Bradford Council has said it is "exceedingly disappointing" that Bradford Live is not open in time for the start of City of Culture.
Bradford sign midfielder Leigh from MK Dons
Bradford City have signed midfielder Tommy Leigh from MK Dons for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half-year deal. The ...
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Convicted murderer’s execution scheduled for February in Bradford County
Barring a successful appeal, Ford’s execution is scheduled for Feb. 13 at Florida State Prison in Raiford. This would be the ...
Sneak peek inside new £19m surgical unit at hospital in Bradford
The brand new state-of-the-art surgical day case unit at St Luke’s Hospital is opening its doors to NHS colleagues, community partners and ...
Bradford abuse could 'dwarf' Rotherham, says MP
The scale of child sexual abuse and exploitation across the Bradford district is feared to "dwarf that of Rotherham", ...
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Bradford County firefighters contain brush fire
Lynn Starling started hosting a Bingo night awhile ago and once the turnout grew, she knew she wanted to find a way to give ...
In Bradford County, a stranger attacked a woman at her home under ruse he was lost, state police say
TOWANDA, Pa. — A stranger showed up at a Bradford County woman's home late last month and claimed he was lost. It was a ruse, ...
Snowfall postpones Bradford fixtures across the district
BRADFORD Bulls' pre-season trip to Dewsbury Rams on Sunday has been postponed due to the wintery conditions as well as Albion Sports.
Bradford: UK City of Culture 2025 - Matt Allwright: “I’m so happy for Bradford” - BBC Sounds
The One Show presenter was speaking to Irene Kaali ahead of the Rise launch event.