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Leeds City Council to host careers fair for digital sector enthusiasts.

Leeds City Council, on 26 September, is set to host a free event, hosting businesses from the region, providing career opportunities to people who...

Groundbreaking: BBC’s Antiques Roadshow values Sikh Soldier Naik Gian Singh’s Victoria Cross at staggering £250,000

A Victoria Cross medal awarded to a Sikh soldier for his bravery when fighting with Allied forces in the Far East campaign of 1945,...

Leeds City Council rules out ULEZ

Leeds City Council has ruled out introducing a London-style ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ). Councillors from all parties unanimously voted in favour of a single motion...

Campaigners fury as Leeds Bradford airport accused of trying to change night flight cap rules

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has been accused of trying to effectively ditch the night-time flights cap it was found to have broken last summer. The...

Leeds ‘will not be allowed’ to go bankrupt like Birmingham

Leeds City Council will not go bankrupt like their counterparts in Birmingham,  the local authority’s deputy leader has said. Birmingham, which is the largest local...

Tyne and Wear Metro’s new trains won’t enter service until ‘early 2024’ as bosses announce delay

The Tyne and Wear Metro’s new trains will not enter regular service until next year. Passengers desperate to see the Metro’s ageing fleet finally replaced...

Councillors back calls to seek council staff volunteers to tackle school crossing patrol recruitment ‘struggles’

Council staff in Sunderland could be asked to take up lollipop crossing patrol uniforms during the school run to help ease the local authority’s...

Police and partner agencies launch ‘CommUnity Harehills’ initiative to target organized crime in Harehills.

Police and partner agencies have joined forces for the latest instalment of a sustained campaign of action targeting serious and organised crime in Harehills. As...

Leeds’ e-bike service hits the road on September 15, launch event set for September 23

The new public e-bike hire service, Leeds City Bikes hits the streets from 15 September. Leeds City Bikes is a fully electric public bike hire...

Mental health specialists to help police call centres in Northumbria reduce mental health related call outs

Northumbria Police contact centres will soon be equipped with specialists to help reduce force callouts to mental health-related incidents. Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim...

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