Bradford, UK City of Culture

Dynamo works his magic as Bradford becomes City of Culture
Thousands of people braved sub-zero temperatures to watch an open-air spectacle starring magician Steven Frayne, formerly known as Dynamo, a 10-year-old rapper and a dozen aerial dancers to launch Bradford's year as UK City of Culture.
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
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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.
What you need to know as Bradford launches culture year with RISE show
RISE is set to light up Bradford city centre on Friday and Saturday night - launching 2025, the year the district becomes UK City of Culture - here's a guide to timings, food, road closures, and parking.
Bradford safeguarding officials reject MP's call for inquiry to 'shed light' on grooming gangs
A new inquiry into grooming gangs in Bradford “is unlikely to provide us with any new learning”, the district’s safeguarding ...
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 ...
Last week's Bradford planning application decisions
Decisions on a number of planning applications were made in the week beginning Monday, January 6. On Thursday, January 9, permission was granted to applicant Wildstone Estates Limited for the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
Bradford and Crewe fined following mass brawl
League Two sides Bradford City and Crewe Alexandra are both fined following a mass brawl at the Mornflake Stadium in December ...
Pat Bradford, co-founder of Wrightsville Beach Magazine passes on the reins as publisher
A new era dawns for Wrightsville Beach Magazine according to its longtime publisher. Pat Bradford is turning over the reins ...
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Boater rescued on Sampson Lake in Bradford County
Bradford County Fire Rescue as well as the Sheriff’s Office responded and used their marine units to locate the boater.