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Kirklees Community Alliance registers as political party

A Kirklees Council group is now officially registered as a political party and wants to give local people a “stronger voice”. Led by former council...

Flags lowered as leader praises “exceptional” councillor

Flags are at half mast at Leeds Civic Hall as tributes are paid following the death of an “exceptional” city councillor. Mahalia France-Mir served as a...

Bradford Honours List 2026: Culture, creativity and community recognised

Bradford’s contribution to national life has been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List, with leading figures from culture and the arts among...

King’s New Year Honours 2026: South Asian trailblazers recognised at highest level

South Asian excellence has been recognised at the very top of the King’s New Year Honours List 2026, with two damehoods and a knighthood...

Bradford Council’s adult social care services awarded “good” rating by CQC

Bradford Council’s Adult Services Department has been judged “good” by the Care Quality Commission, with the inspection body saying they found a “strong focus...

Bradford Council welcomes Government pledge to create 400,000 green energy jobs by 2030

Bradford Council has welcomed the Government’s announcement that up to 400,000 green energy jobs will be created by 2030. Over the weekend Government announced its...

Leeds and Sheffield leaders unite to demand rail investment between Yorkshire’s biggest cities

Political and business leaders from Leeds and Sheffield are joining forces to push for “transformational rail investment” linking Yorkshire’s two largest cities. Leeds City Council...

Bradford Hospitals’ Ramadan Allies project wins national award for inclusivity

A Bradford project that helps Muslim NHS staff observe Ramadan while at work has been recognised with a national equality award. The Ramadan Allies initiative,...

‘Too many livelihoods depend on our market’: Locals object to Huddersfield Market redevelopment plans

“Too many livelihoods depend on our market”, locals say, as almost 30 objections have been made in response to the council’s latest plans for...

Universities claim North East could suffer multi-million pound loss from overseas student levy

The North East economy is at risk of losing tens of millions of pounds if a new tax on international student fees is imposed,...

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