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Irish Post
20-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Post
Irish football stars celebrate Bradford City promotion
SOME of the Irish members of the recently promoted Bradford City football club got together for a photo as they celebrated the Bantams' move up to Sky Bet League One. On May 3, Antoni Sarcevic's 96th-minute wining goal sealed the team's promotion as they beat Fleetwood Town 1-0. A celebration event took place earlier this month in City Park and Centenary Square, which began with an open-top bus parade from the University of Bradford Stadium which led into the city centre. Lord Mayor of Bradford Councillor Beverley Mullaney celebrates Bradford City FC's promotion with some of the club's Irish stars (Pic: Christian Oldcorn) The players and management team greeted the crowds and give speeches to the fans before enjoyed a private function hosted by the Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Beverley Mullaney. 'As a Bradford City fan I'm absolutely delighted that they have been promoted,' Ms Mullaney said. 'The squad and supporters so deserve this after the season that they have had. 'This is such a big deal for the club, the city and the district.' The leader of Bradford Council, Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe said she was 'thrilled' that the team have 'won through'. 'They've delivered a wonderful gift to the city,' she added. Regarding the recent celebrations, she said it was a 'fabulous opportunity for supporters and players to celebrate together following what has been an incredible season'. 'This moment promises to live long in the memories of all of us,' she added. Bradford City's chief executive officer, Ryan Sparks said the team has high hopes for the future. 'We sit here today as a proud Sky Bet League One club, and we are all excited for our future.' See More: Bradford City, Celebrations, Football Club, Promotion
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Service marks 40 years since Bradford City fire
Relatives and friends of those who died or were injured in the Bradford City fire were among the crowd of people who attended a 40th anniversary memorial service. The service took place at the Bradford City Fire Memorial sculpture in Centenary Square at 11:00 BST. The City of Bradford Brass Band played You'll Never Walk Alone, before the City Hall bell tolled 56 times to mark the number of people who died. A wreath was also laid on behalf of King Charles III. Mayor of Bradford Beverley Mullaney said the service was set up to help people "come together to pay tribute". She added: "It is important to the city and district that we take time to remember those who were affected and those who continue to be affected by the tragic events on 11 May 1985." The service also included Canon Pastor Oliver Evans, who is the Bradford City AFC club chaplain, giving a welcome speech. And Reverend Andy Bowerman, Dean of Bradford, also gave a short reflection. After the memorial service finished, the City Hall opened for a short while for fans and visitors to view a memorial bell at the top of the civic staircase in the hall. The bell, which came from the first fire engine to arrive on the scene on 11 May 1985, was donated to the city by the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Bradford City were playing Lincoln City in their last home match of the season when a fire ripped through the Valley Parade stadium with 11,000 fans watching. Fifty four Bradford City supporters died, along with two travelling Lincoln supporters, as well as injuring more than 260. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. 270 seconds, 56 lives and 40 years: The story of the Bradford City fire How stadium blaze gave rise to pioneering burns unit Bradford City
BBC News
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Memorial service marks 40 years since Bradford City fire
Relatives and friends of those who died or were injured in the Bradford City fire were among the crowd of people who attended a 40th anniversary memorial service took place at the Bradford City Fire Memorial sculpture in Centenary Square at 11:00 City of Bradford Brass Band played You'll Never Walk Alone, before the City Hall bell tolled 56 times to mark the number of people who died. A wreath was also laid on behalf of King Charles of Bradford Beverley Mullaney said the service was set up to help people "come together to pay tribute". She added: "It is important to the city and district that we take time to remember those who were affected and those who continue to be affected by the tragic events on 11 May 1985."The service also included Canon Pastor Oliver Evans, who is the Bradford City AFC club chaplain, giving a welcome Reverend Andy Bowerman, Dean of Bradford, also gave a short the memorial service finished, the City Hall opened for a short while for fans and visitors to view a memorial bell at the top of the civic staircase in the hall. The bell, which came from the first fire engine to arrive on the scene on 11 May 1985, was donated to the city by the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue City were playing Lincoln City in their last home match of the season when a fire ripped through the Valley Parade stadium with 11,000 fans four Bradford City supporters died, along with two travelling Lincoln supporters, as well as injuring more than 260. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
VE Day 80th anniversary services held in Bradford
People across the Bradford district have joined many others across the nation in marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day - the day World War Two ended in Europe. A number of events and services took place as part of wider efforts to celebrate, commemorate and reflect the events of 8 May 1945. A special service was held at 11:00 BST at the Bradford War Memorial in the city centre, with Lord Mayor Councillor Beverley Mullaney hosting a multi-faith service led by Bradford Cathedral. Services were also held in Keighley, Ilkley, Wibsey, East Morton and Shipley, while Bingley's commemorations are due to take place on Saturday. At the Bradford War Memorial service, which was attended by about 150 people, the Lord Mayor said: "The sacrifices made are enabling all of us who are here today to live our lives freely - and for that we should always remember. "It is important we take this opportunity to remember those sacrifices, as well as the resilience of those who have gone before us." She said her grandfather, Joseph Platt, had fought and was injured in World War Two: "He went off and he came back minus a leg, in a wheelchair. My other grandad, he was off serving too. "And then there were the family members who were shipped away when the war was on. They had to go and live with other families out of Bradford until the war ended. "I think we should learn from history. Peace is what we all need at the moment around the world, not just here in England but everywhere around the world." The Reverend Canon Ned Dunn, Bradford Cathedral's canon for inter-cultural mission and the arts, led the multi-faith service, which was attended by representatives from the Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Sikh and Hindu faiths. He said: "Remembrance is always a time not just to look back to remember and to honour those who fell in previous conflicts, but also to make recommitments to the people, the citizens of where you live - commitments to fellow human beings to the pursuit of peace." The Reverend Canon Dunn also referred to current conflicts across the globe, "particularly Kashmir and particularly in the Middle East - these are not just headlines, this is not just another conflict for the people of Bradford, these are personal". "These are family members, friends, ancestral homes, which again are continually returning to uncertainty, fear and violence," he said. VE Day events were also held in a number of other places across the Bradford district including Keighley, Ilkley, and Wibsey. Meanwhile, an exhibition opened at the East Morton War Memorial Institute which runs until Sunday, looking at local soldiers who served in the war, with a commemoration event planned for Saturday. Several other VE events are also due to take place in Bingley on Saturday. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
08-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
VE Day 80th anniversary services to be held across Bradford
VE Day 80th anniversary services across Bradford 7 minutes ago Share Save Charles Heslett • @CharlesHeslett BBC News, Yorkshire Reporting from Bradford Share Save BBC Last year's service for Armistice Day was held at the Bradford War Memorial next to the Alhambra Theatre, where the VE Day anniversary will be marked as well People across the Bradford district are expected to join the the rest of the nation later in marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day - the day World War Two ended in Europe. A number of events and services are planned as part of wider efforts to celebrate, commemorate and reflect the events of 8 May 1945. A special service is due be held at 11:00 BST at the Bradford War Memorial in the city centre, with Lord Mayor Councillor Beverley Mullaney due to host a multi-faith service led by Bradford Cathedral. Services are also due to be held in Keighley, Ilkley, Wibsey, East Morton and Shipley later, while commemmorations will be held in Bingley on Saturday 10 May. 'Special day' Councillor Joanne Dodds, Bradford Council's armed forces champion, said: "VE Day is a time to remember the courage, resilience and sacrifice of those who fought for peace and freedom. "We hope this will bring our community together with pride and reflection. "I look forward to seeing how residents across the district will mark this milestone 80th anniversary in their own way." Many Bradford Council buildings are expected to be lit red, white and blue throughout the day. The Lord Mayor said: "It is important we come together at this significant time, 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe. "It is important we take this opportunity to remember the sacrifices as well as the resilience of those who have gone before us. "I hope people will join us for a short service to reflect. "I know for many this will be a normal working day, but I hope residents will join in the VE Day celebrations where they can and mark this special day." BENJAMIN CREMEL/Pool via REUTERS A military parade marched past the Cenotaph in London on Monday as part of events across the country this week to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day VE Day events are due to be held in a number of places in the Bradford district over the next few days. Keighley Town Council is holding various events on Thursday 8 May in the Town Hall Square, while Ilkley Town Council is also set to host a programme of events on the same day. Meanwhile, the Wibsey Cenotaph flagpole and memorial bench will be officially opened at about 10:30 BST on Thursday, and at the East Morton War Memorial Institute there will be an exhibition from Thursday to Sunday celebrating local soldiers who served in the war, with a commemoration also planned for Saturday 10 May. A picnic is also expected to be held at Shipley Central Park between 09:30 BST and 14:00 BST on Thursday 8 May. Several events are due to take place in Bingley on Saturday 10 May. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
