The new drive-thru Greggs will be the first in Yorkshire and will stock bestselling pasties and cakes to morning commuters on the go.
A planning application to demolish the a derelict pub to make way for a drive-thru Greggs have been accepted by Bradford Council.
The Cross Keys pub had been closed to the public before the pandemic began and it appeared that there was little chance of the venue reopening as it stood.
The Cross Keys pub closed in 2017, following an arson attack on the building and has been left derelict and decaying ever since. Over time, the land has become a playground for fly tipping and there have been reports of anti-social behaviour.
The Cross Keys pub has been left as a derelict building for the past four years. Image: 28 Days Later
Public House company 5apphire Ltd submitted an application to reform the site back in July of this year, but there were objections to the original plans sent to the Bradford Council.
There has been a mixed response from the public and there were letters of complaint and in favour of the bakery chain sent to Bradford Council during this time.
According to the Commercial Director of 5aphire Ltd, Mr Happy Khinda, there were multiple companies interested in the site, including Greggs and Tim Hortons but the company chose to enlist Greggs as it would suit the neighbourhood.
It is also hoped that the new Greggs will offer residents a warm environment for people to meet up or simply grab a bite on their morning commute without breaking the bank.
The application stated that the business plans to stay open from early morning until late evening and could create up to twenty jobs for locals.
The local area is also set to undergo major road improvements, including reports of an increase in pedestrian and cycle facilities.
The drive-thru Greggs will be the first in Yorkshire and only the 'sixth or seventh' to open in the country.
The popular chain opened their first drive-thru to the public in Manchester back in 2017 but is now expanding at a quick pace, with new drive-thru branches opening in both Cumbria and Wales earlier this year.
The construction of the new building is likely to begin in the new year after the former pub on the site has been demolished.
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EasyJet axes all flights from Leeds Bradford Airport, including routes to Paris and Barcelona
EasyJet will stop flying from Leeds Bradford Airport, the airline has announced, affecting flights to five popular destinations.
The budget airline has confirmed that flights from the Yorkshire airport to destinations including Paris and Barcelona will cease in the coming months.
EasyJet currently also operate routes to Belfast, Malaga, and Palma, whisking travellers from Leeds to sunnier climes and city breaks.
In a statement, EasyJet confirmed that it will pull out of Leeds Bradford Airport fully on 5 January, 2027.
They said: "Following a review of our routes from Leeds Bradford Airport, we have made the decision to no longer operate flights from the airport after 5 January.
"Our focus is on maintaining and developing routes which prove most popular with customers.
"We value the relationship we have built with Leeds Bradford Airport, and we always keep options for our network under review, with the aim of providing more choice and connectivity where we see demand."
They have stressed that flights will continue to operate as normal until 5 January.
Eight other airlines currently fly from LBA, including Ryanair and Jet2.
Police launch investigation into ‘unexplained’ deaths of two people in Bradford
Emily Sergeant
A police investigation has been launched following the 'unexplained' deaths of two people who were known to each other.
At around 6:55pm on 11 August, officers from West Yorkshire Police (WYP) were first called out to an address on New Stead Rise in Bradford following reports that a woman, aged 52, had been found dead, and then a further call was received at 7:14pm to reports a 59-year-old man was found dead at a business premises on Tong Park Industrial estate.
Both deaths are currently being treated as 'unexplained', WYP declared, and enquiries are being carried out with a forensic examination pending.
Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry team, confirmed that the deceased are known to each other - which is why an investigation and public appeal for information has been launched.
"Sadly, we are investigating after the deaths of two people at two locations in Bradford," Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle said.
"These people are known to each other, and their deaths are being treated as unexplained. We are not currently seeking anyone else in connection with their deaths.
"Enquiries remain ongoing into establishing what has happened."
Can you help? Anyone with any information is asked to contact police via 101, or by using the live chat options at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat, quoting log 1539 of 11 August.
Sophie Smith -
11th October 2021 
