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Bradford Council leader warns against ticket office closures “by stealth” as Northern freezes vacancies

Rail operator Northern has frozen recruitment for some posts amid uncertainty over the future of ticket offices. The company confirmed on Thursday that some under-threat...

Leeds Media Centre unveiled after £1.8 million revamp, boosting local entrepreneurship

A fully refurbished Leeds Media Centre opened for the public on 19 September after being remodelled and renovated to create space for new business...

Newcastle Council committed to “driving out” poor landlords after one agent lost 100 properties

A property agent in Newcastle has “lost” a portfolio of over 100 properties as part of the council’s drive to rid the city of...

‘If not now, when?’ Kirklees politicians lobby government for fair deal

Kirklees councillors and MPs are lobbying government for a fair funding deal as Kirklees Council continues to grapple with its finances. In a joint letter...

Mobile data limit cost man council flat in Leeds

A Leeds man awaiting a council house missed out on a suitable flat, because his mobile data limit meant he missed a crucial email. The...

West Yorkshire Mayor applauds ‘courageous’ women for speaking out against Russell Brand

West Yorkshire mayor Tracy Brabin has paid tribute to the “enormous courage” of the women who’ve made serious allegations against Russell Brand. The TV personality...

Bradford Teaching Hospitals turn pink to raise awareness on organ donation

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is turning its Hospital buildings pink to mark Organ Donation Week, from 18 September to 24 September. The buildings...

Bradford Doulas celebrate 12 years of offering support to pregnant mums

The Bradford Doulas Project, a beacon of support for pregnant mothers and their families, marked its 12th anniversary in a heart-warming celebration that brought...

Gipton and Harehills, where one in four people are from South Asian heritage, leads in voter rejections

Around one in seven Leeds voters turned away for not having valid ID at this year’s local elections were from the Gipton and Harehills...

Amidst RAAC crisis, nursery building in Leeds remains closed as ‘precaution’

A north Leeds nursery building remains closed as a “precautionary measure” after Raac (reinforced autoclave aerated concrete) was discovered. Shadwell Childcare operates in the old...

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