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Lib Dems push for £2.1m “lifeline” for troubled leisure centres in Gateshead

A £2m “lifeline” could offer a path to save at-risk Gateshead leisure centres from closure, the town’s Liberal Democrats claim. At least two sports facilities...

Wyke site in Bradford that suffers fly tipping to be fenced off

A vacant Wyke site littered with items including a “rug and settee” will be fenced off to deter further fly-tipping. A planning application to secure...

Councillors to decide on second phase of plans for ‘heritage and eco country park’ at former Sunderland golf course site

Plans to further develop a ‘heritage and eco country park’ at a former Sunderland golf course are set to go before councillors for decision...

Mental health service reaches out to local community; offers support in Urdu and Punjabi among other languages

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust’s MyWellbeing IAPT service, which supports people with life’s ups and downs, is reaching out to people in the...

Greens condemn government as hospitals in Bradford District left “under extreme pressure”.

The Green Party has slammed the Government a day after Bradford Teaching Hospitals posted on social media that “healthcare services are under extreme pressure”...

£7.5k granted to Darlington’s Veterans’ support group

A grant of almost £7,500 has been awarded to a Darlington group providing support for veterans. The Viking Boat Co CIC, formally known as Plane...

Sunderland City Council takes enforcement action over derelict petrol station site

Sunderland City Council has taken enforcement action over a long-vacant former petrol filling station site, described as an “eyesore” by local councillors. The former service...

New plans unveiled for hundreds more Newcastle student flats near St James’ Park

New plans have been unveiled for hundreds more student flats near St James’ Park. More than 400 university students could be housed in a new...

Dozens awaiting trial in Child Exploitation cases in Bradford

Dozens of people are awaiting trial for a series of historic child sexual exploitation cases in the district – a report has revealed. There are...

2022 Rewind: A look back into Bradford’s biggest stories

The year 2022 was quite an eventful year in Bradford. From being selected as the City of Culture to the King's visit, it was...

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