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First look at rail overhaul plan for Slaithwaite and Marsden

Slaithwaite and Marsden railway stations are set to be overhauled as new plans are unveiled as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU). The TRU...

From the Grand Prix to the Grand Iftar: Silverstone and Banqueting House make Ramadan history

From the roar of Formula 1 engines to the hush of sunset prayer, Ramadan 2026 is beginning in spectacular fashion, with some of Britain’s...

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,...

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