A schoolboy from Bradford has been named the UK’s best computer programmer.
14-year-old Alex Davies, a pupil at Bradford Grammar School, was invited to enter the TCS Oxford Computing Challenge.
More than 5,300 students from across the UK took part in the competition, which challenges participants to develop their skills by solving tasks with programmed solutions.
Alex scored maximum points in the intermediate category, making him the best programmer in the country in his age group.
Bradford’s Cllr Kamran Hussain Recognised Nationally for Outstanding Community Leadership
Bradford councillor Kamran Hussain has been shortlisted for Community Champion at the 2025 LGIU & CCLA Cllr Awards — highlighting his significant impact across the district.
Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland Opens for 20th Anniversary Season at York Designer Outlet
Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland returns for its milestone 20th year, unveiling new festive features, dazzling decorations and the North’s largest outdoor ice rink.
Final Leeds Brown Bin Collections Before Winter ‘Hi-Bin-ation’
Leeds’ garden waste collections will pause for winter as the final round of brown bin pick-ups begins from 17 November.
Detectives Appeal After Man Seriously Injured in Dewsbury Disorder
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a 21-year-old man was critically injured during a violent incident in Dewsbury.
Millions of Tenants Protected Under New Awaab’s Law Reforms
From 27 October, new housing safety rules known as Awaab’s Law come into force — compelling social landlords to fix emergency hazards within 24 hours and protect millions of tenants from dangerous conditions like black mould.
Bradford Expands ‘New York’ Style Housing First Approach to Tackle Homelessness
Bradford Council is expanding its successful Housing First programme — inspired by New York and proven in Finland — to offer ten more places, helping more people with complex needs move from homelessness into stable, supported housing.
Kensington Palace Marks 150th Birthday of Punjabi Princess and Suffragette Sophia Duleep Singh
A major new exhibition, The Last Princesses of Punjab, will open at Kensington Palace on 26 March 2026 to celebrate the 150th birthday of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh — the trailblazing Punjabi royal and suffragette — exploring the lives of the remarkable women who shaped her story.
SENDIVERSE Festival Unites Bradford Through Creativity and Inclusion
A celebration of creativity and belonging, The Leap’s SENDIVERSE Festival brought together over 1,700 people across Bradford for a series of inclusive arts and cultural events designed with and for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Appeal After Man Seriously Injured in Burnley Collision
Police are appealing for information after a man in his 20s was seriously injured in a crash on Crown Point Road, Burnley.
Bradford Police Seize 93 Weapons as Knife Crime Falls
A weapons amnesty in Bradford led to 93 knives and weapons being taken off the streets, contributing to a major drop in youth knife crime.
Multibillion Economic Vision for Leeds to Create 100,000 Jobs
Leeds has unveiled a £20 billion economic plan aiming to create 100,000 new jobs and boost key sectors including finance, tech, and health.
Building at Bradford Royal Infirmary Renamed in Honour of Renowned Surgeon
Bradford Royal Infirmary has renamed the Listening for Life Centre after pioneering ear surgeon Professor Chris Raine MBE, who has restored hearing for hundreds across the North of England.
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