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British Pakistani mum defies norms, delivering essential taxi service in West Yorkshire

Born into a well-educated Pakistani family in Bradford, 44-year-old Amberine Nawaz reflects fondly on her upbringing, crediting her parents for instilling in her and...
Leeds

Labour and Conservative councillors blame each other for fuel payments cut

Labour councillors defended the government’s cut to pensioners’ winter fuel payments in a debate on the controversial move. A full council meeting heard accusations over...
Leeds

Leeds City Council confirms new interim chief executive

Leeds City Council has confirmed the appointment of Mariana Pexton as interim chief executive in a unanimous vote of its full council. Mariana, the council’s...
Leeds

MPs urged to oppose cut to fuel payments as Lib Dems say thousands of pensioners will be hit

MPs are being urged to oppose a government plan to cut pensioners’ winter fuel payments. The city’s Liberal Democrat group said more than 140,000 pensioners in...
Leeds

Permission granted for house to be converted despite concerns

A house will be converted for multiple occupancy despite concerns over the impact on communities of an increase in shared homes. Planning permission was given...
Leeds

No green light for Kirkstall Burger King due to road safety fears

A developer has failed to secure planning permission for a new Burger King drive-thru after road safety fears were raised. Multiple objections were raised to...
Leeds

Leeds Council faces opposition to curb on winter fuel allowance

The council will be urged to oppose government plans to limit pensioners’ winter fuel payments. Leeds City councillors will debate the issue after a restriction...
Leeds

More than 100 homes to replace ‘derelict’ mill complex in Armley next to Leeds-Liverpool Canal

More than 100 homes are set to be built at a former mill complex after permission was granted by the council. Buildings at Canal Mills, next...
Leeds

New footbridge to be built in Otley after public safety concerns raised over pedestrian crossing

Last July, after public reports of defects in the Otley Bridge walkway, Leeds City Council urgently investigated whether further repairs were necessary. After the...
Bradford & Keighley

New data reveals Yorkshire to be among the most dangerous places for driving

New data has revealed that the top 10 hazardous driving hotspots in Great Britain include Leeds, Bradford, Kirklees and Calderdale. The study, conducted by accident...
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