Bradford’s year as UK city of culture begins – what will it change?

First Londonderry, then there was Hull and Coventry. Now, it’s the turn of Bradford to take up the mantle of UK City of Culture.

The year-long festival will see the West Yorkshire city revel in its diversity and history, having been the birthplace of many artists past and present.

With Bradford wanting to celebrate its multicultural identity following last year’s riots – can this cultural event transform the city’s image and ensure a lasting legacy of levelling up?