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Pioneering leadership recognised a Kamila Maqsood becomes first Muslim woman in Leeds to be given Honorary Alderwoman title

In a historic ceremony at Leeds Civic Hall, Kamila Maqsood was bestowed with the title of Honorary Alderwoman, marking a momentous recognition of her...

Police crackdown on illicit sales: two Harehills shops lose licences

Two shops have lost their premises licences as part of efforts to tackle illicit drink and tobacco sales in a deprived city community. Police applied...

Leeds City Council approved Site Allocations Plan (SAP) after years of complications

A blueprint for where thousands of new homes will be built around the city has been approved by councillors after years of complications. Leeds City...

City council calls for urgent action to achieve a ceasefire in the Middle East

A call for urgent action to achieve a ceasefire in the Middle East has received cross-party support from councillors in the city. A white paper motion on...

Leeds City Council unites in plea to extend vital Household Support Fund (HSF) amidst rising poverty

A plea for an extension to a cash lifeline which helps struggling households with food, energy and clothing has been backed by councillors. Leeds City...

Coroners’ court covering Wakefield and Leeds dealt with record number of inquests in 2023

Coroners covering Wakefield and Leeds dealt with a record number of inquests during 2023. Figures show West Yorkshire Eastern Coroners’ Service concluded 1224 cases during...

Azeem Rafiq speaks out against return of Colin Graves’ to Yorkshire County Cricket Club: “the whole game is telling us loud and clear it...

In a scathing critique of the Yorkshire Cricket Club's recent decision to reappoint Colin Graves as chairman, former player Azeem Rafiq has unleashed a...

West Yorkshire at crossroads: battle for bus service control

Rival campaigners have made their final arguments over whether West Yorkshire’s bus service will undergo one of the biggest shake-ups in its history. A consultation...

Funding challenges and safety concerns for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority

The chair of West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority has warned that “tough decisions” could lie ahead over a lack of government funding. The comments...

A former council office, which has been empty since the Covid pandemic, is likely to be converted into a new seven-bed residential home

A former council office, which has been empty since the Covid pandemic, is likely to be converted into a new seven-bed residential home. Leeds Council’s...

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