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Eight arrested in search for two men who fled child rape trial

Eight people have been arrested in connection with a police hunt for two men who absconded before a child sexual offences trial in Bradford. On...

Islamic artefacts and sacred Kiswa Exhibition draws over 7,000 visitors to Bradford City Hall

A momentous event unfolded at Bradford City Hall, as over 7,000 visitors from Bradford and surrounding areas gathered for a rare and deeply spiritual...

New Labour Cllr in Barking and Dagenham

Labour has held onto a Barking and Dagenham council seat following Thursday night’s (20 February) by-election. Rubina Siddiqui is the new Labour Cllr for...

Ealing Council ‘apologises’ after refusing to provide transport for boy with sensory and behavioural needs

A West London council told the parents of a boy with sensory and behavioural needs it was safe and reasonable for them to walk...

‘Overcrowding, mould, faulty electrics and fire safety failings’ found during home visits in Leeds

Thousands of tenants saw their homes improved after sub-standard living conditions were uncovered in a five-year inspections scheme. Overcrowding, mould, faulty electrics and fire safety...

‘£700,000 loss’ means Newcastle parks go back to Council

The charity which is being stripped of control over Newcastle’s parks made a £700,000 loss last year. Urban Green Newcastle’s (UGN) latest accounts reveal that...

Slough Borough Council cause ‘speculation’ over council tax rise

Reports that Slough Borough Council wanted to raise council tax by almost 8 per cent this year were ‘speculation’ its leader has said –...

‘Job losses and council tax rise’, measures to help Leeds City Council save

Multi-million pound budget savings are expected to be approved when Cllrs debate spending plans for the coming financial year. Job losses and a council tax...

Landlord admits to failure in house “repair, maintain and clean”

A Landlord has admitted a string of offences relating to failures to properly maintain two Bradford houses. These include failing to “repair, maintain and clean”...

Airedale Hospital rebuild as early as 2028, expecting to cost up to ‘£1.5 BILLION’

The rebuild of Airedale Hospital could begin in 2028, and may cost up to £1.5bn, Cllrs were told. There has been a call to use...

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