THE Telegraph & Argus took to social media to ask its readers what they love about Bradford – and here are some of the best responses that we’ve picked out.

There have been over 2,700 comments and counting since a post which reads ‘I love Bradford because…’ went live at 12pm on Saturday.

It came after an online survey suggested that Bradford is one of the worst places to live in England – the T&A hoped that, through this social media post, it could encourage some positivity instead.

Some was also found elsewhere this morning - when another study suggested that Bradford is actually the fifth most desirable city to live in the UK.

Of course, like any city, Bradford does have its issues, and not every comment on the T&A's social media post is a positive one – but here are some of our favourites:

“There's so many great little shops and independent places. It's only recently I discovered the Light Cinema at Broadway. It's lovely,” said one user.

Another commented: “There is no other city like it in the land, Bradford is unique. Its history, its architecture and its diverse demographic. It’s a great place and we need to talk it up.”

Another user spoke of how she thinks Bradford’s positives override its negatives, with its ethnic diversity being one of its biggest strengths.

“I’m a Bradford lass, born and bred. I’m thankful to my late parents for choosing Bradford when leaving Bangladesh for a better economic life,” she explained.

“The good far outweighs the bad in my opinion. Fantastic diverse people, great architecture, places of great beauty and a rich history.

“Bradford has always welcomed people from all over the world including refugees from France, Germany and Bosnia.

“A wonderful example of Bradford’s diversity – I attend a gym where one of the instructors is of Maldives heritage, wearing a heard scarf, playing bhangra Indian music and English music to a class consisting of English, South Asian, African, Caribbean and Eastern European women, all having fun exercising.

“It’s truly wonderful to live in Bradford.”

Another comment said, “I was born in Bradford and I am proud of my heritage. Wish people wouldn’t keep knocking it”, while another user, whose profile said that she lives in Sheffield, spoke of how she was pleasantly surprised on a recent trip to the city.

“We met a gang of teenage lads on the train to Bradford. My initial reaction was to be wary, but to my delight they were the most polite group,” she said.

“They all got off at Bradford. So if that was an example of the youth, Bradford gets my thumbs up.”

“I was born and bred in Bradford, I'm still here into my 62nd year,” another comment began with.

“There is good and bad everywhere.

“I am friends with so many people from so many different cultures, not a problem.”

Another social media user made reference to a well-known poster campaign of old.

“Growing up in Bradford in the 80s and 90s, I remember a bunch of posters saying 'Bradford - A Surprising Place' and a campaign called 'Bradford's Bouncing Back',” they explained.

“Sure, it's easy to laugh at the seemingly boundless optimism in spite of some pretty stark realities, but I genuinely love that Bradford has never stopped believing in itself. We can all learn something from that.”

Another commenter also referenced the theme of belief.

“Bradford has resilience. It is under funded by every government no matter what political party”, she said.

“It is diverse and that enriches it. The Alhambra, St George’s Hall, Media Museum, great parks, best bin collection service, great countryside, great food, great history.”

Finally, another person said that they love Bradford simply because “it’s home”.