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Education

Lord Blunkett to headline Huddersfield’s Harold Wilson Lecture with AI-era warning

One of Britain’s most influential modern politicians is returning to where his public life first took shape. David Blunkett will deliver the 2026 Harold Wilson...
Kirklees

Restrictions for key Kirklees route as major transport scheme moves forward

A major Kirklees transport scheme can now take the next steps as local objections have been overruled. The Dewsbury, Batley, and Chidswell Sustainable Travel Corridor...
Community

Leeds folk singer reimagines classic ballad to confront honour-based abuse

A haunting Irish folk ballad has been reborn with a powerful new voice and a stark social message. British Asian singer-songwriter Satnam Galsian has reworked...
North East

North East is to get a £15m transport boost

The North East mayor has announced almost £15 million worth of funding to upgrade hundreds of bus stops, carry out a major revamp of...
Bradford & Keighley

Four Bradford schools awarded £2,500 to grow outdoor learning projects

Four primary schools in Bradford have secured £2,500 each to develop food-growing spaces and outdoor learning programmes aimed at boosting pupils’ confidence, skills and...
Community

Avanti House Secondary praised by Education Secretary for disadvantaged pupil outcomes

Avanti House Secondary School has been formally recognised by the Education Secretary for delivering exceptional outcomes for disadvantaged pupils, placing it among the highest-performing...
Bradford & Keighley

Councillors to decide whether to approve first stage of 1,000 home “city village”

One of the biggest redevelopment projects in Bradford’s recent history will go before a planning committee on 19 February. When completed, City Village will see...
Barking & Dagenham

Council’s borrowing programme ‘at risk’ from construction slowdown

Construction slowdowns and inflation have put the repayment of more than £1billion of Barking and Dagenham Council’s debt “at risk” according to newly-published budget...
Finance

Budget proposals call for council tax hike and over £10m in cuts

Gateshead councillors are poised to approve a council tax rise, over £10m in budget cuts, and the use of millions in reserves to balance...
Kirklees

New 37-home housing plan revealed for Batley

Plans for a new 37-home development in Batley are awaiting a decision from Kirklees Council. The application from Jones Homes and M62 Developments seeks permission...
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