The government has been asked to intervene to cease work on the abandoned Queensbury Tunnel in Bradford.
The ongoing work carried out by Highways England to fill in and seal an air shaft in the tunnel could stop plans for the development of what would become Europe's longest underground cycleway.
The 1.4 mile abandoned railway tunnel dates back to the Victorian era, and its conversion into a cycle track between Bradford and Halifax has been hailed as a “once in a lifetime opportunity” to preserve what could become a major attraction to the region.
Last week, Highways England's contractor moved on to the site and began filling in one of its air shafts, with the government owned company stating that "any reopening is now going to be more challenging" as a result of their work.
Bradford Council has revealed the current planning application to fill and seal the tunnel has received more than 4,000 objections, and Susan Hinchcliffe - the leader of Bradford Council leader - has asked Grant Shapps MP to help stop work on the tunnel.
In the letter, she wrote: "We have a once in a lifetime opportunity to save this unique asset of our Victorian industrial heritage and restore it as part of a nationally recognised cycleway that will become a national visitor attraction in its own right."
Plans to convert Blackburn’s former St John’s Church into a digital and cyber business hub have taken a major step forward after councillors approved the appointment of a contractor.
Bradford Council’s Executive is set to consider £1.9 million of additional investment in leisure facilities, museums and family hubs, alongside an update showing improved financial stability.
Tributes are being paid to one of the country’s oldest hospital radio broadcasters, Patrick Murphy, who has died in Bradford at the age of 95 after more than a decade on air.
Bradford Council’s Executive is being updated on improved financial stability, following a major increase in government funding and progress on long-term recovery plans.
Two Bradford-area nurseries are among 37 Partou settings nationwide to be awarded the prestigious Reputation ‘900 Club’ status, recognising exceptional customer satisfaction and trust.
Three people have been arrested following a stabbing outside Dewsbury bus station which left a 17-year-old boy seriously injured. Police say the incident was targeted and enquiries are continuing.
Public realm improvement works are set to begin on Darley Street in Bradford city centre this week, aiming to better connect key regeneration areas and improve walking and cycling access.
Plans for a new state-of-the-art sports and leisure facility at Squire Lane in Bradford have moved a step closer after the planning application was approved.
Muslim Aid has launched its annual UK Winter Programmes, aiming to support thousands facing homelessness and poverty during the coldest months of the year.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious road traffic collision on Canal Road in Bradford during the early hours of Tuesday (30th Dec) morning.
Nearly 3,000 volunteers from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association marked 30 years of nationwide New Year clean-ups by clearing litter across more than 75 UK towns and cities.
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