BRADFORD being named City of Culture 2025 has been warmly welcomed.

The city was handed the prestigious title live on TV last night, after beating off competition from Wrexham, Southampton and County Durham.

Here are a few views from our readers and famous Bradford faces reacting to the news.

On the Telegraph & Argus Facebook page, Alison Newman wrote: “It’s great to see this, it will bring investment and money, maybe jobs as well to the city. Has to be a positive thing.”

Laura Jeffery: “So proud, well done Bradford. Massive well done to all those working hard behind the scenes to make this happen.”

Ash Senna: “Absolutely brilliant for Bradford congratulations. Something positive for a change.”

Lucie Lee: “Amazing news! YES for Creativity and Artists in Bradford. Let's create more fantastic ART!!”

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Bradford South MP Judith Cummins reacts to last night's announcement in City ParkBradford South MP Judith Cummins reacts to last night's announcement in City Park

David Taylor: “Let's hope all the money won't be invested in the inner city, we need it to be shared out equally.”

Naveed Hussain-Aslam: “Proud of Bradford. Well done.”

Jonathan Barras: “Absolutely brilliant news for the city, well done to everyone involved.”

Eugene Morice: “Congratulations Bradford!!! I live in West Cornwall (which is where I was born) but I worked in Bradford for 12 years and had the good sense to marry a lass from Lidget Green. Chuffed to bits in our house.”

Meanwhile, Bradford-born singer Tasmin Archer, most famous for her 1992 number one single Sleeping Satellite and Brit Award win the following year, also congratulated her home, tweeting:

 

Bradford-born musician and now USA daytime TV presenter, David ‘Nova’ Nowakowski, also tweeted his congratulations to his home city:

 

Readers on the T&A also reacted to the great news for the city. These included: Ivor Dinuf Now: “Congrats to all those who contributed to the bid. This could be the catalyst for a brighter future for the city.”

Mick Best: “Congratulations to the Bradford city of culture 2025 Team. You have done us proud.”

VW Devon wrote: “Can't see how it can't do good for Bradford. Whatever background you are from we are all Bradfordians. Also, if there is Government money to be had Bradford will be viewed in a different light than usual.”

Lazy_Potato posted: “Superb result, great to witness Bradford District becoming UK City of Culture 2025.

“Well done to all involved in the bid and those that have backed the bid from near and far. Now the work begins, let's show what Bradford District has in abundance, talented people and much culture.”

What do you think of Bradford winning the City of Culture title? Have your say in the comments below

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