An array of vegetables have been grown in a somewhat unlikely Keighley location – right next to the busy North Street/Cavendish Street junction.

They have been planted by gardener Steve Thorpe for the Keighley in Bloom Partnership to promote the national Edible Britain initiative.

Some of the vegetables and herbs, which are in the beds immediately outside the former Keighley College building, have already been used to make meals for people at Cafe Hope in Central Hall and the Temple Row Centre.

A project spokesman said: “The Airedale Partnership looked into the viability of planting vegetables in the former Keighley College raised beds, which Bradford Council maintains.

“After checking with environmental protection, other similar projects and Edible Britain that there were no safety issues, 19 different species of vegetables, including beetroot, sweetcorn, Brussels sprouts and others were planted.

“The vegetables are being monitored weekly and a list kept indicating when they’re ready to be harvested. The vegetables will be used by local groups and charities.

“The harvested vegetables are taken to Central Hall for preparation. The beds will then be backfilled with other edible plants.”