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Property boss to be sentenced in Crown Court next month

A property boss will be sentenced next month for issues relating to a Bradford residential building. Bhupinder Chohan, of Middlebrook Way, Bradford, has already pleaded...

Bradford’s original Chamber of Commerce could become new ‘retail space’

An empty building once used by an education provider could become a new city centre retail space, while part of the building reopens as...

Cash Generator refused planning permission for “strident and crude” frontage

A national company that installed a “strident and crude” frontage to a listed building has been refused retrospective planning permission to retain the work. Late...

Sir Sadiq Khan expresses ‘support’ for overnight ‘tourist tax’

Sir Sadiq Khan has voiced his support for a London ‘tourist tax’ in a move which could eventually see overnight visitors charged extra for...

Welfare system changes risk “chaos” for vulnerable families

Labour’s controversial shakeup of the welfare system risks causing “chaos” for vulnerable families and adding to the burden of overstretched local services, a North...

Teesside MPs ‘set out their views’ on social security changes

Teesside MPs have reacted to social security changes announced by the Government this week. On Tuesday, 18 March, the Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall,...

Gateshead Council gives green light to ‘Autism Strategy’

Gateshead Council approved its Autism Strategy for 2025-2030 today. At full council this afternoon, elected members gathered to sign off and approve the local authority’s...

Sunderland to receive ‘more than £186,000’ to improve ‘community assets’

City cllrs have approved more than £186,000 of funding towards improving community buildings and youth provision projects in the east area of Sunderland. Sunderland City...

Council tax ‘rising by around 5%’ across the North East

Council tax bills across the North East are rising by around 5% this year, as MPs complain that the “regressive” charges are in need...

Kirklees in line for a share of active travel investment

Kirklees is in line for a share of £5.1m to improve active travel across the West Yorkshire region. The West Yorkshire Places scheme includes proposals...

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