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Businesses invited to ‘get in on the action’ as Bradford’s Soapbox racing returns next year

Bradford’s soapbox racing spectacular is to return next year. Organisers of the Super Soapbox Challenge have confirmed that the event will take place on...

‘I want to see an example made’: Mayor of Middlesbrough calls for kids committing crime to be tagged

A mayor has called for kids causing havoc to be tagged to control bad behaviour. Independent Middlesbrough Mayor Andy Preston has called for tough action...

Councillors given tour of site of new £23m city centre market

A group of Councillors have been shown round the site of Bradford’s state of the art new market – which is due to open...

Controversial new rules for Leeds taxi drivers passed

Controversial changes to how Leeds taxi drivers are policed have been passed by the city council. Cabbies in the city who are guilty of minor...

Demolition begins to make way for new dementia day care facilities

Work has started to demolish existing dementia facilities as part of enhancing dementia day care services in Kirklees. Tilbury Douglas, a leading UK building, infrastructure,...

Grants of £1000 to £3000 now available for small businesses in Keighley as Council secures funding

Bradford Council has successfully secured funding to provide local small businesses in Keighley with grants to accelerate business growth and stimulate new jobs. Grants of...

Changes including pedestrianisation will ‘lift’ areas of city centre – meeting told

The decision to close a city centre road to traffic was made to boost Bradford’s entertainment quarter, a meeting has been told. The first steps...

Bradford Council launches review into elective home education, calls for public views

Bradford Council is launching a review into elective home education. Elective home education is a term used to describe a choice by parents to...

Labour unrest as top councillors speak out against £3bn North East devolution deal

Top Labour figures in two North East counties have aired major worries about a proposed £3bn devolution deal for the region. Opposition councillors in both...

Newcastle pushing to be named Euro 2028 host city as bid to hold matches at St James’ Park confirmed

Newcastle is in the running to be a host city for Euro 2028. After the UK and Ireland launched a joint bid to UEFA to...

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