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As it happened: 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
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.
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,
'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: 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.
'I always call Bradford home' - Gareth Gates
Gates, who was born in West Bowling, said the city still feels like home and added he hoped the City of Culture year would ...
Bradford City of Culture launched as Dynamo joins thousands of people in freezing cold for magical event
The TV magician told the crowd how he started his career doing street magic exactly where they were all standing ...
Bradford City transfer news: MK Dons and former Portsmouth midfielder becomes fourth signing of winter window for busy Bantams
BRADFORD City have completed a hectic first 10 days of the winter window by completing the signing of MK Dons attacking midfielder Tommy Leigh.
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 ...
'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.
Bradford City transfers: Bantams boss provides an update on the future of Barnsley FC loan defender
BRADFORD City manager Graham Alexander has confirmed that Barnsley loanee Jack Shepherd will remain with the Bantams for the ...
What is the point of the UK city of culture?
The magician formerly known as Dynamo wants to summon his inner Danny Boyle. On January 10, Steven Frayne debuts RISE, an ...
Bradford kicks off 2025 City of Culture year
Bradford is the fourth UK City of Culture – after Londonderry in 2013, Hull in 2017 and Coventry in 2021. The title succeeded ...
Bradford's time to rise! More tickets released amid huge demand for Culture launch
Bradford’s City of Culture team has released more tickets for its theatrical spectacular this weekend due to “overwhelming ...