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Young Asian achievers shortlisted for the prestigious YAYA awards.

The nominees for the Yorkshire Asian Young Achiever Awards have been announced. Known as “the YAYAs,” the awards celebrate young people aged 16 to 30...

Former police officer turned councillor questions use of crime reference numbers in reporting crimes

A former police officer-turned councillor has questioned why some residents reporting crime are only provided with a crime reference number. John Coulson, who represents the...

Tees Valley mayor’s proposed £15,000 allowance increase rejected amidst debates over role definition and public perception.

An allowance of more than £30,000-a-year was originally given to the Tees Valley Mayor knowing he could have just turned up to a meeting...

Colney Valley MP reacts sharply as Cllr Cathy Scott requests to block Liz Truss’ honours list,

Colney Valley MP Jason McCartney slammed Kirklees Council leader Cathy Scott, days after she wrote a letter to him and Dewsbury MP Mark Eastwood,...

Bradford University graduate helps launch initiative to assist the next generation of Muslim technology changemakers

A University of Bradford graduate is part of a new initiative to inspire and help the next generation of Muslim technology changemakers in the...

Plans for Newcastle United Stack fan zone at St James Park unanimously approved

Newcastle city councillors have voted unanimously to grant permission for Newcastle United’s plan to build a Stack fan zone a stone’s throw from St...

Council-run schools in Leeds need £66m worth of repairs

More than £66m worth of repairs have been identified across crumbling council-run schools in Leeds. But the Department of Education (DfE) has been criticised for...

Council told to pay parent £6,000 after girl out of school for more than a year

Leeds City Council has been told to pay out £6,000 to a local parent after their daughter missed 18 months of education. The pupil, who...

Gateshead Council to work on changing behaviours to tackle fly-tipping

Gateshead Council’s Labour administration has responded to criticism after issuing just one fly-tipping fine throughout in two years. According to figures from the Department for...

Construction due to begin next month on new urgent treatment centre worth £9m for Middlesbrough

Construction will start next month on a new urgent treatment centre being located at Middlesbrough’s James Cook University Hospital which it is hoped will...

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