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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Steam train visits Bradford for City of Culture
A steam train is set to leave Bradford and head north along the famous Settle-Carlisle line as part of celebrations for UK City of Culture. The West Yorkshireman service has been chartered by the Settle-Carlisle Railway Development Company to mark the line's 150th anniversary and 200 years of passenger railways. It will leave Bradford Forster Square Station at 08:30 BST before stopping to pick up passengers at Shipley, Bingley, Keighley, Skipton and Settle and heading to Carlisle. John Moorhouse from the not-for-profit company said he wanted to "provide a unique opportunity to communities in this area of our line to experience the power of steam and celebrate our railway history and culture". He added: "This is a very special year for the Settle-Carlisle line, marking the 150th anniversary of the line opening. "It is also a very important year for the rail industry as we celebrate Rail200, the 200th anniversary of passenger rail. "With Bradford also celebrating being the City of Culture, we wanted to mark these events in a special way - and what could be more spectacular than a steam engine pulling out of Bradford to take in the views along the Settle-Carlisle line?" Passengers will be able to explore the landmarks of Carlisle, including the castle, cathedral and Tullie House Museum, before returning via the West Coast Main Line and the Bentham Line. The West Yorkshireman will be hauled by the preserved locomotive the LMS 7P Scots Guardsman for the journey. The company was set up in 1992 to support the line, which was at one point under threat of closure, and works with volunteers to maintain stations along the route. Steam charters do not regularly call at Forster Square as the station is a terminus. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Historic rail line's tourist service suspended Carlisle to Settle trains to 'kick-start' tourism Settle-Carlisle Railway
Channel 4
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Channel 4
Bradford show puts controversies of joint enterprise centre stage
The legal concept of joint enterprise has been used in the UK for decades. It allows a person to be jointly convicted of a crime – even if they didn't take part in the actual act. It's controversial and many argue that it's used disproportionately against black men and boys. It's the focus of a new show in Bradford as part of its status as UK City of Culture for 2025. It sees a cast of rappers and DJs use drill music, grime and bassline to confront discrimination. In response to some of the criticisms of joint enterprise in that report, the Ministry of Justice told us: 'We are aware of concerns that these prosecutions may disproportionately affect some communities. However, it is important that those who do commit crimes are brought to justice. 'We will continue to keep this matter under review.' A warning, this report contains flashing lights.
North Wales Chronicle
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Charles and Camilla arrive in Bradford to mark City of Culture celebrations
Charles and Camilla were welcomed by a performance from Paraorchestra, an ensemble of professional disabled and non-disabled musicians. Crowds had gathered alongside crash barriers outside the venue Bradford Live to see the royal couple arrive for a visit that will set the seal on the year-long celebrations. Bradford was chosen as the UK City of Culture over 20 other bids in May 2022 by the Government to showcase its best in music, the arts and heritage. Bradford 2025 is taking place throughout Bradford District, an area of 141 square miles across West Yorkshire. It features performances, exhibitions, events and activities inspired by the variety in the landscape, from the city's historic centre to the surrounding countryside with a focus on the people of Bradford, from local artists to the diverse communities who call the city home. Shanaz Gulzar, creative director, and Dan Bates, executive director, of Bradford 2025, said: 'We are delighted that Their Majesties The King and Queen are visiting Bradford.' The senior figures behind the project said they were looking forward to sharing 'some of the highlights of what this city and district has to offer during this momentous year as UK City of Culture – a year which is helping to drive confidence and investment, bringing communities together to share in Bradford's vibrant cultural offer, and enabling skills and talent development to shape the future of one of the UK's youngest and most diverse cities'. In the village of Thornton near Bradford, the Queen visited the house where the Bronte children, Charlotte, Patrick Bromwell, Emily Jane and Anne were born. The terraced property in Market Street was built at the turn of the 19th century and was the first parsonage of the children's parents Patrick and Maria. All four children were born in front of the fireplace – the original of which still exists – and lived there for five years before the family moved to nearby Haworth on the edge of the moors. Charlotte went on to write Jane Eyre, Emily authored Wuthering Heights and Anne wrote The Tenant Of Wildfell Hall. On Thursday, Camilla officially opened the Bronte Birthplace which aims to tell the story of the literary family from cradle to grave. The house is now in public ownership after a two-year campaign which attracted more than 700 investors and achieved national recognition and grants from Bradford 2025, the Community Ownership Fund, the National Lottery Fund and Rural England. The Queen was shown around the regenerated building as she met committee members and volunteers. She also spoke to pupils from St Oswald CE Primary School in Bradford who have taken part in the Be More Bronte project – an education programme developed to spark a love of literature and reading and also show that, just like the Bronte sisters, anything is possible with ambition and hard work. Postcards were filled in by the children, on what career they aspired to, and will be kept at the house. School headmistress, and Bronte Birthplace committee member, Gillian Wilson asked the Queen if she wanted to write a postcard message. Camilla wrote 'Be More Bronte' and was complimented by eight-year-old Paige Booth who said: 'Nice handwriting.' The Queen smiled and said: 'My very bad writing.' She went on: 'It will be interesting when you all come back and see if you have managed to achieve what you wrote on the card.' Paige said: 'I think I have already decided to become an author.' Camilla said: 'Well then lots of people when they come back will be reading your books. 'I think you are all doing brilliantly and I shall be looking out for those authors.' She later unveiled an easel plaque to commemorate the opening. The chairwoman of the Bronte Birthplace, Katharine Barnett, said: 'It is such an honour to welcome Her Majesty the Queen to the birthplace of the Bronte children. 'This house is where the story began, and this moment feels like the true beginning of a new chapter for Thornton and the Bronte legacy.'
Leader Live
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Charles and Camilla arrive in Bradford to mark City of Culture celebrations
Charles and Camilla were welcomed by a performance from Paraorchestra, an ensemble of professional disabled and non-disabled musicians. Crowds had gathered alongside crash barriers outside the venue Bradford Live to see the royal couple arrive for a visit that will set the seal on the year-long celebrations. Bradford was chosen as the UK City of Culture over 20 other bids in May 2022 by the Government to showcase its best in music, the arts and heritage. Bradford 2025 is taking place throughout Bradford District, an area of 141 square miles across West Yorkshire. It features performances, exhibitions, events and activities inspired by the variety in the landscape, from the city's historic centre to the surrounding countryside with a focus on the people of Bradford, from local artists to the diverse communities who call the city home. Shanaz Gulzar, creative director, and Dan Bates, executive director, of Bradford 2025, said: 'We are delighted that Their Majesties The King and Queen are visiting Bradford.' The senior figures behind the project said they were looking forward to sharing 'some of the highlights of what this city and district has to offer during this momentous year as UK City of Culture – a year which is helping to drive confidence and investment, bringing communities together to share in Bradford's vibrant cultural offer, and enabling skills and talent development to shape the future of one of the UK's youngest and most diverse cities'. In the village of Thornton near Bradford, the Queen visited the house where the Bronte children, Charlotte, Patrick Bromwell, Emily Jane and Anne were born. The terraced property in Market Street was built at the turn of the 19th century and was the first parsonage of the children's parents Patrick and Maria. All four children were born in front of the fireplace – the original of which still exists – and lived there for five years before the family moved to nearby Haworth on the edge of the moors. Charlotte went on to write Jane Eyre, Emily authored Wuthering Heights and Anne wrote The Tenant Of Wildfell Hall. On Thursday, Camilla officially opened the Bronte Birthplace which aims to tell the story of the literary family from cradle to grave. The house is now in public ownership after a two-year campaign which attracted more than 700 investors and achieved national recognition and grants from Bradford 2025, the Community Ownership Fund, the National Lottery Fund and Rural England. The Queen was shown around the regenerated building as she met committee members and volunteers. She also spoke to pupils from St Oswald CE Primary School in Bradford who have taken part in the Be More Bronte project – an education programme developed to spark a love of literature and reading and also show that, just like the Bronte sisters, anything is possible with ambition and hard work. Postcards were filled in by the children, on what career they aspired to, and will be kept at the house. School headmistress, and Bronte Birthplace committee member, Gillian Wilson asked the Queen if she wanted to write a postcard message. Camilla wrote 'Be More Bronte' and was complimented by eight-year-old Paige Booth who said: 'Nice handwriting.' The Queen smiled and said: 'My very bad writing.' She went on: 'It will be interesting when you all come back and see if you have managed to achieve what you wrote on the card.' Paige said: 'I think I have already decided to become an author.' Camilla said: 'Well then lots of people when they come back will be reading your books. 'I think you are all doing brilliantly and I shall be looking out for those authors.' She later unveiled an easel plaque to commemorate the opening. The chairwoman of the Bronte Birthplace, Katharine Barnett, said: 'It is such an honour to welcome Her Majesty the Queen to the birthplace of the Bronte children. 'This house is where the story began, and this moment feels like the true beginning of a new chapter for Thornton and the Bronte legacy.'
South Wales Guardian
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Charles and Camilla arrive in Bradford to mark City of Culture celebrations
Charles and Camilla were welcomed by a performance from Paraorchestra, an ensemble of professional disabled and non-disabled musicians. Crowds had gathered alongside crash barriers outside the venue Bradford Live to see the royal couple arrive for a visit that will set the seal on the year-long celebrations. Bradford was chosen as the UK City of Culture over 20 other bids in May 2022 by the Government to showcase its best in music, the arts and heritage. Bradford 2025 is taking place throughout Bradford District, an area of 141 square miles across West Yorkshire. It features performances, exhibitions, events and activities inspired by the variety in the landscape, from the city's historic centre to the surrounding countryside with a focus on the people of Bradford, from local artists to the diverse communities who call the city home. Shanaz Gulzar, creative director, and Dan Bates, executive director, of Bradford 2025, said: 'We are delighted that Their Majesties The King and Queen are visiting Bradford.' The senior figures behind the project said they were looking forward to sharing 'some of the highlights of what this city and district has to offer during this momentous year as UK City of Culture – a year which is helping to drive confidence and investment, bringing communities together to share in Bradford's vibrant cultural offer, and enabling skills and talent development to shape the future of one of the UK's youngest and most diverse cities'. In the village of Thornton near Bradford, the Queen visited the house where the Bronte children, Charlotte, Patrick Bromwell, Emily Jane and Anne were born. The terraced property in Market Street was built at the turn of the 19th century and was the first parsonage of the children's parents Patrick and Maria. All four children were born in front of the fireplace – the original of which still exists – and lived there for five years before the family moved to nearby Haworth on the edge of the moors. Charlotte went on to write Jane Eyre, Emily authored Wuthering Heights and Anne wrote The Tenant Of Wildfell Hall. On Thursday, Camilla officially opened the Bronte Birthplace which aims to tell the story of the literary family from cradle to grave. The house is now in public ownership after a two-year campaign which attracted more than 700 investors and achieved national recognition and grants from Bradford 2025, the Community Ownership Fund, the National Lottery Fund and Rural England. The Queen was shown around the regenerated building as she met committee members and volunteers. She also spoke to pupils from St Oswald CE Primary School in Bradford who have taken part in the Be More Bronte project – an education programme developed to spark a love of literature and reading and also show that, just like the Bronte sisters, anything is possible with ambition and hard work. Postcards were filled in by the children, on what career they aspired to, and will be kept at the house. School headmistress, and Bronte Birthplace committee member, Gillian Wilson asked the Queen if she wanted to write a postcard message. Camilla wrote 'Be More Bronte' and was complimented by eight-year-old Paige Booth who said: 'Nice handwriting.' The Queen smiled and said: 'My very bad writing.' She went on: 'It will be interesting when you all come back and see if you have managed to achieve what you wrote on the card.' Paige said: 'I think I have already decided to become an author.' Camilla said: 'Well then lots of people when they come back will be reading your books. 'I think you are all doing brilliantly and I shall be looking out for those authors.' She later unveiled an easel plaque to commemorate the opening. The chairwoman of the Bronte Birthplace, Katharine Barnett, said: 'It is such an honour to welcome Her Majesty the Queen to the birthplace of the Bronte children. 'This house is where the story began, and this moment feels like the true beginning of a new chapter for Thornton and the Bronte legacy.'
