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Liberal Democrat councillors slam plans for Metro relocation

Liberal Democrat councillors in Newcastle have slammed plans for Metro operator Nexus to move to a new headquarters at a cost of £700,000. The Lib...

Harlesden desert shop pushes for longer opening times, to meet its evening demand

A North London dessert shop’s plan to stay open until 3am on weekends has been described as ‘wholly inappropriate’. Existing issues with high crime and...

£5.4 million for treating vulnerable adults in a ‘fair and just manner’ by the police

Sir Sadiq Khan has launched a new £5.4m service aimed at ensuring vulnerable adults are treated in a “fair and just manner” by the...

Bradford jobseekers to benefit from innovative employment and sports initiative

BEAP Community Partnership, in collaboration with Job Centre Plus (DWP), has launched a transformative initiative aimed at empowering job seekers in Bradford. This pioneering...

Harrow Council spent over £200,000 in pothole compensation

A North London council has paid out more than £200,000 in compensation for accident and injury claims caused by potholes and pavement defects since...

Newcastle Clean Air Zone grant funding worth £10m still unspent after more than two years

Around £10 million of Newcastle Clean Air Zone (CAZ) funding to help people replace their high-polluting vehicles with cleaner models remains unused. More than two...

Government will allow Bradford Council to raise Council Tax by 9.99 per cent this coming year

Bradford Council has been given permission to raise Council Tax by 9.99 percent this coming year. While any increase is unwelcome, the Council's attempt to...

STEM magic sparks curiosity in Dewsbury’s young wizards

Dewsbury’s young scientists and budding wizards were captivated by the latest STEM Wizardry Event, where more than 60 children took part in spellbinding experiments,...

Bradford man conquers Everest base camp in memory of friend, raising thousands for cancer research

A Bradford man has scaled the heights of Mount Everest’s base camp, raising more than £8,900 for Yorkshire Cancer Research in a tribute to...

Dewsbury and Batley MP meets King and Queen at Buckingham Palace reception

Iqbal Mohamed, the Independent Member of Parliament for Dewsbury and Batley, attended a prestigious reception at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, 29 January 2025. The...

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