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Dewsbury Council needs a “prominent” and “respected” Chair ahead of investment

You could play a “pivotal” role in shaping the future of Dewsbury as the council looks to recruit a new Chair for the Neighbourhood...

Bradford takeaway plans refused due to ‘road safety concerns’

Road safety concerns have led to plans to turn a derelict building into a takeaway being refused. And there were also fears the new business...

A “wholly inappropriate” digital billboard refused by Bradford Council

Plans to install a large digital billboard next to the M606 have been refused – with highways officers raising concerns it would distract motorway...

Extending North East Metro could be the start of a “revolution” in public transport

Finally extending the Tyne and Wear Metro to Washington can be the start of a “revolution” in the North East’s public transport, campaigners say. The...

Bradford Live’s Ballroom to host events part of the ‘Bradford Literature Festival’

Events including a Regency style dance workshop and an evening of Romani music will be held Bradford Live’s ballroom as part of Bradford Literature...

A “positive step” as winter fuel payments reinstated ‘for millions of pensioners’

The reinstatement of winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners has been described as a “relief” to households across the North East. Chancellor Rachel Reeves...

More Kirklees children to benefit from ‘free school meals’

Kirklees’ Labour administration has welcomed the government announcement that more Kirklees children will qualify for free school meals. On Thursday, 5 June, the government announced...

Kirklees Council ask public for ‘their say’ on traffic offences crack down

Kirklees Council wants to crack down on traffic offences, with residents asked to have their say on a new approach. The council is proposing to...

Branches above car parking spaces could be cut down to stop bird defecation “nuisance”

A property company plans to cut back trees that offer a “prime location” for birds to “perch and defecate” on people’s cars. Town & City...

Crackdown on anti-social driving extended in Bradford for another three years

A Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) aimed at tackling anti-social driving in Bradford has been extended for a further three years. The order, first introduced in...

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