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North East ‘£1.85 billion boost’ not enough to end transport “nightmare”

Far more money is needed to end the North East’s transport “nightmare” despite a £1.85 billion boost, the region’s mayor admits. Last week brought the...
Education

Kirklees schools to receive investment to ‘undo years of dangerous neglect’

Millions of pounds have been approved to carry out 34 “urgent” safety works at Kirklees schools. On 10 June, Kirklees Council’s Cabinet agreed a £5.4m...
Finance

Newcastle Charity “very grateful” with winter fuel payments ‘U-turn’

A Newcastle older people’s charity has welcomed the reinstatement of winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners – but says Labour should never have...
Finance

A “positive step” as winter fuel payments reinstated ‘for millions of pensioners’

The reinstatement of winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners has been described as a “relief” to households across the North East. Chancellor Rachel Reeves...
Bradford & Keighley

£17m skills hub for future technologies reaches major milestone in Bradford

A flagship £17 million development at the heart of Bradford city centre has reached a key construction milestone with the completion of its four-storey...
Finance

Licensing change could see offering card payments ‘mandatory’

Offering card payments could become mandatory for black cabs in the city under a change to licensing rules. Leeds City Council said Hackney carriages could...
Education

Newcastle University reaches 25th day of ‘discontinuous strike’ over job cuts

Industrial action among Newcastle University academics reached its 25th day on Thursday with three Labour MPs and unions pledging support. Unionised Newcastle University academics have...
Finance

Former animal sanctuary in Leeds could fetch Council over ‘£790,000’ in auction

A former animal sanctuary in rural north Leeds could fetch the council more than £790,000 after being put up for auction. The site in Eccup,...
Bradford & Keighley

Bradford new rail station creation could “unleash the city’s economic potential”

The creation of a new rail station in Bradford to “unleash the city’s economic potential” is one of the key priorities of a review...
Education

Newcastle constituency ‘left behind’ with worst life chances in England

The poorest young people growing up in a Newcastle constituency have the worst life chances of anywhere in England, according to new research. Newcastle Central...
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