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MP and mayor in clash over ‘great Middlesbrough town centre giveaway’ as planning function changes hands

Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald has locked horns again with Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen over a newly-established mayoral development company whose planning function is...

Intercultured festival returns for its third year celebrating Bradford’s pluralistic diversity

The vibrant city of Bradford is gearing up for the much-anticipated return of the Intercultured Festival, set to run from 18 October to 28...

Mayor claims HS2 of ‘no benefit’ to North East amid fears of Government scrapping northern leg

A mayor has claimed that building HS2 would have “no benefit” to the North East, amid worries over the future of the massive rail...

Shoplifters drive 20% increase in reported crimes in Darlington

Shoplifters have contributed to a 20 per cent rise in reported crimes across Darlington in the past year. New figures show crime increased in the...

Lawyer turned writer awarded funding to promote South Asian culture and folklore through ‘Tappay Tales 2’ in Bradford

Acclaimed writer Abda Khan has secured funding through the Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants to continue and expand her innovative project, 'Tappay Tales.' This...

Government reviews dispute between Arriva and Tees Valley mayor over concessionary fares deal

The dispute between bus operator Arriva and Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen over a deal for concessionary fares is being reviewed by the government. Arriva...

Sensory room for dementia patients unveiled at Lynfield Mount Hospital

A sensory room aimed at improving hospital wards for dementia patients was unveiled at Lynfield Mount Hospital, a part of Bradford District Care NHS...

Popular hotel in Newcastle applies for licence for new whisky lounge

The owners of a well-known Jesmond hotel have applied for a new licence that would see them open a high-end whisky lounge. Applicants Jagdev and...

Kirklees Council stands risk of losing funding if £15m Batley regeneration plan is not delivered by 2026

Kirklees Council’s £15m regeneration plans for Batley must be delivered by 2026, or the local authority will be at risk of losing funding. The Batley...

Kirklees’ Local Plan review and update could cost upto £2000000

A full review and update of Kirklees Council’s Local Plan could come at a cost of up to £2m if the current plan is...

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