Environment

Bradford Energy Network to cut University’s carbon footprint by 90%

A pioneering city-wide heat network is set to transform how buildings across Bradford are powered, with the University of Bradford at its core. The Bradford...

Yorkshire’s EV charge points surge by 26% in a year, topping UK average

Yorkshire and the Humber has seen a 25.8% increase in public electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints over the past year, the fastest rate of growth...

The pedestrianisation of Bradford city centre has won an international award

The pedestrianisation of a huge swathe of Bradford city centre has won another award. Work that has seen areas like Bridge Street, Hall Ings and...

Weaver Network: Multi-million pound investment in publicly-owned bus fleet approved

A landmark investment in a publicly owned fleet of zero-emission electric buses has been approved by West Yorkshire’s council leaders, marking a major step...

Record-number of discoveries unearthed at Bremenium Fort, High Rochester

The fifth consecutive year of archaeological excavations at Bremenium Fort, High Rochester, in Northumberland National Park has delivered its most remarkable season yet, unearthing...

Bradford Council introduces new measures following complaints about smells from business

Bradord Council says it has agreed a range of actions following reports of “bad odours and emissions” linked to a long-standing city business. The authority...

Waste incinerator project raises environmental and financial concerns

A plea to withdraw from a controversial waste incinerator project has been rejected. Darlington Borough Council voted against a Conservative motion to withdraw from the...

Potential new incinerator project causes controversy and protests across Tees Valley

A local authority is poised to vote to continue to play its part in plans that will eventually see a new incinerator built and...

Middlesbrough park labelled as “death trap” by resident

The play area of a Middlesbrough park has been labelled as a “complete death trap” by an angry resident. Local Simon Templar has taken issue...

Campaigners against demolition of London buildings take case to High Court

Campaigners contesting the demolition of two buildings by the Barbican estate have been granted approval to take their case to the High Court. Barbican Quarter...

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