They said I was just a kid, a young girl and that politics wasn’t for someone like me
In 2024, Atira-Rose Malik became the UK’s youngest South Asian Muslim woman to be elected as a councillor. Here she reflects on her experience in local government.
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“Fighting to keep my country free. Ex Parliamentary candidate Bradford South. Councillor. Ambassador for my home town Bradford.”
We went on a journey to discover more about Stephen Place, Bradford Council’s new leader. Here’s what we found out.
David Hockney remembered
A short celebration of the late, great Bradford-born artist who leaves behind an incredible legacy.
Improved council finances, more criticism of council leader, doctors strikes and more
A roundup of the latest news in Bradford and West Yorkshire 🗞️
Stephen Place sets out Reform UK’s three-part plan for Bradford
The new leader of Bradford Council kicks off his minority administration’s tenure in City Hall.
Reporting on councillor attendance on Bradford Council
We’re looking to document the attendance record of councillors with the start of a new term on Bradford Council following the all-out local elections.
The other star of that viral Reform UK “we don’t understand anything” Kirklees Council meeting
We caught up with Tanisha Bramwell, an independent councillor who sits on Kirklees Council. Here's what she had to say about that response.
Climate Action Ilkley “secures" MP’s commitment to call on the government to deliver a televised emergency brief to the nation
The local group hosted a People's Emergency Briefing in the town.
One year on Ilkley Moor
Adam Kingston is a photographer and researcher based in Leeds and Wrocław.
Bradford Council 2026 election results
A detailed breakdown of how the council looks and how each ward voted following the local elections that took place on Thursday 7 May.
Yorkshire campaigner with ME/CFS launches Move for ME campaign
Catherine Asta, from Ilkley, aims to increase public understanding of the condition and raise vital funds for The ME Association.
Bradford Council 2026 election live blog
Join us as we report on the results of the all-out election throughout the day 🗳️
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“Only Bradford Labour can drive our regeneration forward”
Alex Ross-Shaw is a Bradford Council candidate for Windhill and Wrose at the 2026 local elections 🗳️
Food
Cooking up confidence with Cook Stars
Joanne Mullarkey on empowering kids to cook and understand food from an early age.
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"A positive, ambitious and unifying vision for our brilliant district"
Susan Hinchcliffe is a Bradford Council candidate for Windhill and Wrose at the 2026 local elections 🗳️
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"We are ambitious for all of Kirklees"
Carole Pattison and Moses Crook are Kirklees Council candidates respectively for Greenhead and Holme Valley South at the 2026 local elections 🗳️
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"Being a councillor is not about making promises – it's about delivering results"
Sharon Hamilton is a Leeds Council candidate for Moortown and Meanwood at the 2026 local elections 🗳️
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"I am never afraid to speak out on issues I feel are important to local residents"
Debbie Davies is a Bradford Council candidate for Baildon at the 2026 local elections 🗳️
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"I will listen carefully, act where I can and speak up clearly for local people"
Lottie Kitching is a Bradford Council candidate for Wharfedale at the 2026 local elections 🗳️
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"Bradford Council should reflect the diversity of the community it serves"
Mark Stidworthy is a Bradford Council candidate for Ilkley and Addingham at the 2026 local elections 🗳️
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"Kirklees deserves better – and I’m ready to deliver it"
Habiban Zaman is a Kirklees Council candidate for Batley East at the 2026 local elections 🗳️
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"I want Bradford to have councillors who take pride in their work and up for whatever challenges are thrown at them"
Si Cunningham is a Bradford Council candidate for Royds at the 2026 local elections 🗳️
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"Looking to provide care and support to our community"
David Ford is a Bradford Council candidate for Baildon at the 2026 local elections 🗳️
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"I’ve spent my life breaking down barriers and now I want to break them down for you"
Ben Pickles is a Bradford Council candidate for Bingley East at the 2026 local elections 🗳️