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Kirklees Off licence asked to pay £3040 after being guilty for selling alcohol to a child under 18

On 8 September 2023, Mr Muhammad Junaid, the Director of Rehmat’s Hati Mini Market Ltd trading as Go Local of Royds Drive, New Mill...

Huddersfield shoppers gutted at Wilko closure and speak of declining high street

With the news that Huddersfield’s Wilko will be closing its doors, leaving another gap in the high street, we spoke to local shoppers to...

Nearly 200 anti-social behaviour reports made to new Metro ‘text alert system’ during first month

Transport bosses have welcomed the use of a new ‘text alert system’ helping people to report anti-social behaviour on the Tyne and Wear Metro,...

Batley Girls High school contains collapse-prone concrete, government confirms

A Kirklees High School has been confirmed to contain dangerous concrete, with a review of other sites in the district currently being undertaken. Batley Girls’...

As Kirklees prepares to crackdown on street harassment, women in Huddersfield share experiences on catcalling

Women in Huddersfield have shared differing views on catcalling, with harsher punishments on the way for those who commit the offence. A crackdown is on...

Former Darlington Conservative leader reveals failed attempt to regain control of indoor market from current operator

The leader of Darlington Conservatives has revealed the former council failed in a bid to regain full control of the town’s indoor market from...

New data shows South Asian community aren’t confident they could spot the signs of a heart attack

A new survey published today by NHS England has revealed a lack of confidence in the community in recognising the symptoms of a heart attack,...

Leeds Councillor hits out at ‘hostile’ environment towards asylum seekers

A senior Leeds councillor has hit out at the Home Office for creating a “hostile” environment for young asylum seekers. Councillor Fiona Venner, who is...

Saltaire’s controversial community arts centre plan submitted for approval

A new Community and Arts Centre in Saltaire will “accord with the intentions of Sir Titus Salt” – according to a major new planning...

Future of high streets: independent shops have ‘more potential than ever’ in Leeds

Leeds’ local district high streets have more potential to thrive than ever before despite the loss of famous brands, a senior council figure has...

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