Bradford city centre has not had the best of times in recent years. The debacle with the old Broadway shopping area - whilst a grim place in itself - being demolished and subsequent delays in planning permission for redevelopment being granted meant the city centre had for years a massive hole in it. Add to that the closure of major local employers like Empire Stores and it is not surprising that the city had an air of depression and decline. However, things are now looking up. The new Westfield development is taking shape and close by there are further signs for optimism. I took a trip to the so-called Independent Quarter the other day to visit the recently-opened Bradford Brewery pub on Westgate, thanks to a friend of mine who works close by letting me know when it was opening. Whilst the beers are currently being brewed in Baildon, the plan is that imminently brewing will take place on site, thereby bringing brewing back to the heart of the city for the first time in more than 50