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Starbucks in Bradford gets closer as ‘next stage of plans’ submitted

The next stage of plans to turn a vacant Bradford fast food restaurant into a Starbucks has been submitted. Last summer, it was revealed that...

Expansion of “flagship” Bradford store ‘refused’

Proposals for a “flagship” department store in Bradford have been refused, with planners saying the development could draw business away from the city’s existing...

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service ‘urge’ for ban extension

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has urged Bradford Council to extend its ban on barbecues and fires on the district’s moorlands, saying it...

Rise in Middlesbrough Council employees earning over ‘£50,000 a year’

A council has seen a 73.5% increase in the number of its employees who earn more than £50,000 a year, but has attributed the...

New Cleveland Chief Constable to undergo “personality/psychometric testing”

The recruitment process to find a new Cleveland Police chief constable to replace the retiring Mark Webster is to begin this week. The Local Democracy...

‘Cost of living struggles’ leave Slough Borough Council behind tax target

Cost of living struggles mean council tax collection in Slough is still behind target, a new report has said. Slough Borough Council is hundreds of...

‘Almost half’ West Yorkshire car charging points are in one city

Almost half of all public electric vehicle charging points in West Yorkshire are located in Leeds – a new report has revealed. On Wednesday, West...

More police officers for Cleveland after “a decade of decline”

Cleveland Police is set to benefit from up to 51 new officers, all due to be in post within a year. The split will see...

Bradford Council may use ‘purchase powers’ ahead of market demolition

Bradford Council could use compulsory purchase powers to empty the Kirkgate Shopping Centre and Oastler Market buildings in advance of their demolition. But Council bosses...

A ‘barbaric and cowardly act’, community share thoughts on grave attack

A North London woman has spoken of feeling ‘anxious and nauseous’ as she travelled to visit her husband’s grave after reports of dozens being...

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