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Historic England backs Thandi Partnership plans for Castle Hill after two decades of objection

For the first time in two decades, Historic England is backing the Thandi Partnership’s plans to bring a visitor centre to Castle Hill. Historic England...

Darley Street Market: Bradford’s bold new space is buzzing, but can it go one step further?

“You’re like an ambassador of the city,” they tell him. And after five minutes with Scott Cham, the market manager at Darley Street, it’s...

Anger as Newcastle Central Station ticket office replaced by ‘deeply unsuitable’ kiosk

Train passengers have complained about long queues after the ticket office at the North East’s busiest railway station was closed and replaced by a...

North East councils could be ‘big losers’ in huge Government funding reforms

Parts of the North East could be “big losers” from a Labour overhaul of how crisis-hit town halls are funded, a new report has...

“We bring home with us”: Asian Standard speaks to the creators of RIDE!, a Bradford 2025 production amplifying Gypsy and Traveller voices

In a sports hall in Holmewood, something extraordinary is unfolding. A scrap-metal collector. A grandmother passing down sacred rituals. A young boy forced to...

Mayor accused of breaking crime commitment as Met Police confirms almost half of London’s front counters will close

Sir Sadiq Khan has been accused of failing to honour a manifesto promise to maintain a police front office counter in all 32 London...

Pawnbroker submits fresh plans for modern signage on listed building

Bradford residents are “fed up” with owners making major alterations to historic buildings and asking for permission afterwards – the Chair of a local...

University of Huddersfield to become new home of Musica Kirklees

The University of Huddersfield is to become the home of Musica Kirklees, a music charity providing education and opportunities since the 1990s. Musica Kirklees teaches...

Channel 4 News noise concerns over pub licence

A new pub could open until 2am despite concerns that noise from drinkers would disrupt TV news broadcasts. Brewery Wharf Tavern hopes to be granted...

‘It’s been an absolute privilege’ – students praise Huddersfield MP’s summer school

Students have told of the “absolute privilege” of taking part in a new initiative from Huddersfield MP Harpreet Uppal, which is set to return...

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