Brit School North arts college plan given go-ahead

Plans for the north of England's first Brit School-inspired performing arts college have been approved.

Inspired by the world-famous arts academy in London which produced talents such as Adele and Tom Holland, Brit North is expected to bring more than 550 students and staff into the city centre.

The college will be housed on the site of the former Jacob's Well council building, which is currently a car park, and aims to open by 2028.

The project, which has been approved by Bradford Council, is spearheaded by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) who are owners and organisers of the music showcase, the Brit Awards.