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The ultimate property guide for homes in Bradford (Photo: Zoopla/Google Maps/ Pixabay) Thinking of getting a house in Bradford? There is so much to consider when it come to buying a home- especially if you are an investor hoping to make a lucrative profit. Using Zoopla, we have tracked down some data about the properties in the area, including information about the average value of the homes, current asking prices and the roads that simply can retain long-term buyers. So if you are thin...

AMBITIOUS proposals to reduce flood risk in the River Aire catchment have been submitted to Leeds City Council and Bradford Council. The multi-million pound plans, developed by Leeds City Council, Bradford Council and the Environment Agency, include a new flood storage area between Horsforth and Rawdon and flood defences at Apperley Bridge. The proposals are part of a series of measures to reduce flood risk to 1,048 homes and 474 businesses along the River Aire. The flood storage area m...

Eat Out to Help Out, Chancellor Rishi Sunaks flagship policy, cost the taxpayer £6.7 million in Bradford alone. Photo: PA BRADFORD diners cashed in on more than £6.7 million worth of restaurant food in August, taking advantage of the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme. More than a million meals were claimed on the scheme, which lasted 13 days in August, at a cost to the taxpayer of £516,615 a day for Bradford alone, and £47 million a day for the UK. The scheme was designed to giv...

A FLOOD warning remains in place in one area of the Bradford district today, while others have lifted, as the council leader praised the efforts of teams during yesterday’s flooding. Although a flood warning remains for the River Aire at Cross Hills, those at Cottingley and Shipley and the Amber Warning for rain across the district have now been lifted. Officers from Bradford Council were out since the early hours of yesterday morning working with partners from West Yorkshire Fire and R...

A map showing areas at risk Concerns are mounting tonight about the risk of flooding in riverside locations between Keighley and Skipton. Several flood alerts that were in place along that section of the River Aire have now been upgraded to flood warnings - meaning flooding is expected and immediate action is required. Flood Warnings have been issued for: - River Aire, Skipton Road, Kildwick  - River Aire, Cross Hills, including the Airedale Trading Park. - River Aire at Snaygill I...

FLOODING caused chaos across parts of the Bradford district today as Storm Christoph continued to wreak havoc with heavy rain. Flood warnings were in place in Shipley, Saltaire, Bingley and Cottingley as the River Aire was particularly affected. Fire crews were called out to Castlefields in Bingley to pump flood water into the river as the heavy rain continued throughout the day. Bradford and Bingley Rugby Club fell victim to flooding, which was earlier identified as the area most at ri...

Eight things I have learnt after writing about Bradford (Photo: PA/Doug Peters, Geograph/Christine Johnstone) I HAVE been a Trends and Features writer for The Telegraph and Argus for just over six months now- during this time I have discovered so much about Bradford and West Yorkshire. Being from the West Midlands, my knowledge of Bradford and the wider county stemmed anything my local friends could tell me about the area. Writing feature stories for The Telegraph and Argus has allowed be t...

ANYONE interested in a career in film and television has one week left to apply for courses designed to meet growing demand for local skilled crews. The five part-time training courses are in crafts identified as ‘in demand’ - lighting, hair and make-up, costume, grip and production assistant. Run by the National Film and Television School (NFTS) Leeds, they will be taught by tutors alongside film and TV professionals through practical training in person, online tutorials, online master...

TODAY marks the second part of our special tribute edition to those lost to Covid-19 this year.  As we reach the end of 2020, a year filled with loss and pain for so many, it’s a poignant moment to reflect on the devastation the virus has wrought - but also to remember the people behind the statistics. The heartbreaking reality of the coronavirus pandemic has been felt in every corner of the district, with many lives taken too soon by the virus.  The Telegraph & Argus hopes this spe...