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Community in mourning after father and daughter die in Heckmondwike fire

A local community in Heckmondwike has been left heartbroken after a devastating house fire took the lives of a father and his young daughter...

‘This is my country too’: How Mohammed Ajeeb, Bradford’s first South Asian Lord Mayor inspired a generation’

There is a growing shift in the UK’s politics, reflecting modern Britain’s diversity, changing demographics and values. As the South Asian community grows and prospers,...

Leeds chicken restaurant gains ‘late-night licence’ with requirements

A chicken restaurant has gained a late-night licence after agreeing to restrict takeaway food sales to delivery-only. Pepe’s Piri Piri, on North Lane in Headingley,...

An array of ‘bold designs’ unveiled for Gateshead Flyover

Bold designs reimagining the condemned Gateshead Flyover as a green landmark running through the heart of the town have been unveiled. Newcastle University’s Farrell Centre...

West London teacher suffered “professional failing” after “intimate” photos found on school iPad

A West London teacher was found to have uploaded “intimate” photos of a “personal nature” to a school iPad. The Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) did...

Homes under East London council’s housing firm ‘allegedly went without basic fire safety checks’

Hundreds of homes managed by an East London council’s housing firm allegedly went without basic fire safety checks, in some cases for years, according...

Newcastle Charity “very grateful” with winter fuel payments ‘U-turn’

A Newcastle older people’s charity has welcomed the reinstatement of winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners – but says Labour should never have...

A “battery energy storage” facility has been given the ‘green light’ despite concerns

Plans for a new “battery energy storage” facility on Wearside have been given the green light, despite heritage concerns and opposition from local Cllrs...

Bradford gallery hosting painting of ‘British history’ that’s wowing visitors

A significant painting in British history is on show at a Bradford gallery – the first stop of a tour that will end with...

Kirklees take action on HGVs that ‘flout’ weight limits

Kirklees’ Greens have welcomed action on Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) that ‘flout’ weight limits on local roads. Yesterday (9 June), we reported that the council...

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