Michael Broomhead

5 days ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Michael Broomhead

Colin Boyes with his grandson Nathan Charlton (Image: Newsquest/Mike Simmonds) THE grandson of a man who helped to save many lives during the Bradford City fire has completed a major fundraiser in aid of the city's burns unit. Last Saturday, Nathan Charlton and a team ran 56km in memory of the 56 people who died following the fire at Bradford City's Valley Parade home on May 11, 1985.

5 days ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Michael Broomhead

The Bradford City fire memorial (Image: Newsquest) BRADFORD Council has released details about this weekend's memorial service to mark the 40th anniversary of the Bradford City fire disaster. The service, which is attended by relatives and friends of those who lost their lives or were injured, as well as many others, will take place at the Bradford City fire memorial sculpture in Centenary Square on Sunday, starting at 11am.

1 week ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Michael Broomhead

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin (Image: WYCA) WEST Yorkshire Combined Authority has said a "fresh, modern identity" is needed - after it emerged the Metro branding that has been in place on the county's public transport network for more than 50 years is set to be "retired". Buses in West Yorkshire will soon be run by WYCA after a decision to operate a franchising system was made by Mayor Tracy Brabin last year.

1 week ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Michael Broomhead

Volunteers from JTI Southfield Square Mosque in Bradford have carried out a litter pick in the area (Image: Submitted) MEMBERS of a Bradford mosque have helped to tidy up the area. Volunteers from JTI Southfield Square Mosque in the Manningham area of the city gathered on Saturday to complete their first ever litter pick. They cleaned the area around the mosque. There were around 15 volunteers, young and old, who joined on the day.

1 week ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Michael Broomhead

Jasper Cook (Image: Submitted) A MEMORIAL concert will be held next month to honour a much-loved boy who died suddenly - and to raise funds for a vital cause. Jasper Cook, from Birkenshaw, was just eight years old when he tragically passed away in 2022. An inquest concluded Jasper, a Birkenshaw Primary School pupil, died from natural causes - but what prompted his death could not be determined.