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Taxi union in Leeds threatened with legal action over ‘unacceptable behaviour

Leaders of one of Leeds’ biggest taxi unions have been threatened with legal action by the city council, who’ve accused them of intimidating staff. Members...

Hate crimes in the North East rise yet again to 3,663 cases

Reports of hate crimes in the North East have increased yet again with hundreds of abusive attacks based on the victim’s race. A total of...

Fostering in Bradford celebrates carers for long service

The Fostering in Bradford long service awards took place this week at Bradford Bulls' Odsal Stadium. The event celebrated Bradford Council carers who have...

Labour promises new powers for North East in ‘greatest era of English devolution in living memory

Labour has promised a major shift of power away from London that would herald the “greatest era of English devolution in living memory”. The party...

‘I am fuming’: Resident’s anger in Middlesbrough as discarded litter and piled up bin bags attract rats

A man has been left fuming after dumped bin bags and litter have attracted rats behind his home. A resident on Moortown Road in Beechwood...

Kirklees Council in “Panic Mode” as Library Forced to Move

Kirklees Council has been accused of being in “panic mode” over the mounting costs of the Huddersfield Cultural Heart or Blueprint. Cllr Bernard McGuin, (Almondbury)...

Car crime up 107% in Gateshead

Car crime in Gateshead has more than doubled in a year, shocking figures have revealed. Police were made aware of 400 incidents of ‘vehicle crime’...

MEET OUR CHARITY PARTNER OF THE YEAR: Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice

Asian Standard Kirklees has successfully been delivering news to the Kirklees area for almost three years now, and we can’t thank our readers and...

MEET OUR CHARITY PARTNER OF THE YEAR: Bradford Hospitals’ Charity – helping our NHS hospitals do more

Asian Standard Bradford has successfully been delivering news to Bradford District for almost five years now, and we can’t thank our readers and the...

Taxi firm welcomes council’s decision to issue refunds after it overcharges industry by £181k

The taxi industry has been overcharged £181k by Middlesbrough Council over the past three years. The local authority has handed out refunds to more than...

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