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Bradford kicks off 2025 City of Culture year
Bradford was selected from a record-breaking 20 bids to be named the UK City of Culture. The city fought off competition from County Durham, Southampton and Wrexham County Borough to clinch the title in May 2022.
Thousands enjoy spectacular start to Bradford's City of Culture year
BRADFORD’S year as City of Culture got off to a spectacular start with an opening event that featured choirs, orchestras, rappers and magic
'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,
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
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.
'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 ...
Bradford City and Bradford (Park Avenue) winter woe recalled
Bradford City and Bradford (Park Avenue) have been luckier than most of their neighbours this year, but they suffered in a crazy 12 months ...
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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 ...
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 ...
The National Science and Media Museum Bradford: First look at the David Hockney exhibition and new Wallace and Gromit installation
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Bradford County Schools to introduce AI technology in classrooms to enhance learning and teacher retention
Bradford County Schools to introduce AI technology in classrooms to enhance learning and teacher retention School board ...
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", ...