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Ice Shuts 8 Bradford Schools
7 Jan
Summary
- Eight primary schools in Bradford district closed due to ice.
- Several other schools in Bradford and Kirklees opened late.
- Bin collections in Bradford postponed for safety reasons.
Eight primary schools in the Bradford district have been closed due to hazardous icy conditions. Schools including Clayton St John, Heaton St Barnabas, and Keighley St Andrew's are among those shut to all pupils and staff. The icy weather has significantly impacted the region's educational facilities, leading to these closures.
Other schools within the Bradford and Kirklees areas managed to open, albeit with late starts. Institutions like Mirfield Free Grammar and Sixth Form adjusted their opening times to account for the wintry weather. This highlights the widespread effect of the current weather conditions across the region.
Beyond school closures, the adverse weather is also affecting essential services. Residents in Bradford have been alerted that certain bin collections will be postponed. This measure is being taken to ensure the safety of collection crews operating in the hazardous conditions.
