Bradford annual school football festival kicks off

    One of the biggest school football festivals in the country takes place today, 15 May, as almost a thousand youngsters from across the Bradford district take to the field.

    The Bradford District Schools 5 v 5 Football Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

    The tournament kicks off at Keighley's Marley Activities and Coaching Centre.

    The three-day event will be held each night between 4pm and 7pm until Wednesday, 17 May.

    There will be 120 teams of boys and girls between the ages of eight and 14 taking part in the festival.

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