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West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin issues statement on Harehills sentencing

Three men have been jailed for arson and violent disorder during an incident which saw a bus set on fire in Harehills on 18...

Mr Sukhpal Ahluwalia: From Ugandan refugee to the 2024 Businessperson of the Year at the Asian Achievers Awards

The 22nd year of the annual Asian Achievers Awards sheds light on the impressive and important work done within the Asian communities across the...

Two Indian authors among history writers shortlisted for Wolfson History Prize 2024

The Wolfson History Prize, the UK's most prestigious history writing prize, has today announced its shortlist for 2024, highlighting six of the best history...

Mayor Tracy Brabin launches new masterclasses for creative freelancers in West Yorkshire

New masterclasses for creative freelancers and microbusinesses to “unleash their full potential” have been announced by West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin on 27 September. The...

Labour MP Andy McDonald backs reversal of winter fuel allowance cuts amid party push for austerity rejection

Labour MP Andy McDonald has spoken in support of a motion passed at the Labour Conference to reject the proposed cuts to the Winter...

Bradford to “highlight the cultural richness and diversity” of Leeds Road area for 2025

The Leeds Road area of Bradford will be promoted as a national visitor destination during 2025. But one Councillor has warned that there are “longstanding...

McDonald’s refused permission to build drive through as it would cause traffic jams

Plans to build a new McDonald’s drive through in Slough have been blocked on the grounds that it would cause traffic jams. The fast food...

A world first as successful robotic heart transplant completed in Saudi Arabia: is surgery as we know it about to change?

King Faisal Specialist Hospital has hit headlines as the first robotic heart transplant was successfully completed there. Leading this innovative operation was Dr Feras...

Questions remain with Bradford Interchange set to reopen in January

News that Bradford Interchange will open in the New Year has been welcomed, but there are questions over why the closure has dragged on...

Regulations to improve fire safety since Grenfell tragedy have still not gone far enough, capital’s fire chief warns

Regulations to improve fire safety in high-rise buildings since the Grenfell Tower tragedy have still not gone far enough, the capital’s fire chief has...

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