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Live facial recognition technology use in the borough

One of the very first uses of live facial recognition technology in Barking saw police arrest a man who failed to turn up to...

Residents raise concerns over Wembley Stadium plans to host more major events

An application from Wembley Stadium to increase the number of major events it hosts each year by eight has sparked fear amongst some residents...

Councillor says he is “horrified” over conduct in Council chamber during Gaza debate

A motion calling for a ceasefire in Gaza descended into a fiery debate in the Bradford Council chamber – with one Councillor saying he...

Unison call on council to scrap customer service centre closure plans for sake of domestic abuse victims and others with “nowhere to turn”

Domestic abuse victims will be “let down” if Kirklees Council goes ahead with the closures of its Customer Service Centres, trade union UNISON, has...

Fire chiefs to give update on concerns over e bikes and e scooters

The rising popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters has led to a new type of anti-social behaviour, as well as being behind a “marked increase”...

Better Leeds Communities welcomes new CEO Rajo Saira

Better Leeds Communities (BLC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rajo Saira as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1st July 2024....

Newcastle Mela celebrates 30 years of culture and diversity

With up to 40,000 visitors expected to visit from across the region and beyond, Newcastle Mela is one of the most vibrant and popular...

British-Bangladeshi mother who lost her son is featured in historical new book and exhibition about Covid-19 pandemic

A British-Bangladeshi mother, Hasina Momtaz, is featured in a unique new book and exhibition, launched Thursday 4 July, London, on the particular impact of...

Public to be asked how to spend £20m to improve Keighley

Keighley residents are being asked to have their say on how £20m should be spent on the town over the next decade – with...

Councillor suggests pianos could be installed in public places in Bradford

Pianos should be installed in public places like bus and train stations to help increase people’s access to music, according to a Bradford Councillor. Councillor...

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