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Speeding fine scam leader and customers jailed for more than 14 years

A man who offered a service to motorists promising them it would prevent them from being prosecuted for speeding offences has been jailed.  Khuram Yaqoob,...

Akbar’s Shabir Hussain honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at 9th Asian Food and Restaurant Awards 2024

The late Shabir Hussain, founder of the iconic Akbar’s restaurant chain, has been posthumously awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the prestigious 9th Asian...

TFL restores contactless journey history and refunds after cyber attack, offering compensation for overcharges

People who pay for their rail and bus journeys using a phone or contactless bank card can now apply for refunds if they have...

His Majesty The King thanks aid workers and volunteers for the Disaster Emergency Committee’s (DEC) Middle East and Ukraine Humanitarian Appeals 

His Majesty The King visited St Peter’s Church in Notting Hill today to meet and thank Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) staff, volunteers, aid workers...

Local people in Keighley trained by NHS to talk about cancer

The NHS has trained local people in Keighley to talk to their friends, family and neighbours about cancer signs, symptoms, and screening - ultimately...

Equiom appoints Naveed Shah as Chief Risk Officer

Equiom has appointed Naveed Shah as its new Chief Risk Officer, responsible for leading the company’s Compliance and Risk Management functions across multiple jurisdictions. In...

Muslim Aid celebrates 39th anniversary with launch of new endowment fund to help those in need

30 November saw the humanitarian charity Muslim Aid mark its 39th anniversary with a special event bringing together influential figures from the Muslim community,...

Petition to save Smithfield Market gains momentum with more than 12,500 signatures amid closure plans

A petition calling for Smithfield Market to be saved from closure has drawn more than 12,500 signatures. The petition urges the City of London Corporation...

Response time to housing complaints remains a challenge at Gateshead Council

Responding to initial housing complaints within its own target timeframe remains challenging for Gateshead Council. According to a local authority report on the levels of...

North East likely to miss Labour’s housebuilding target by more than 13,000 homes, report warns

The North East is likely to miss the Government’s housebuilding targets by more than 13,000 homes, according to a new report. Analysis by the Centre...

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