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£124m boost fuels Barking Riverside’s expansion with 20,000 new homes and modern infrastructure

The government’s housing and regeneration agency has approved a £124million funding package for one of London’s biggest regeneration projects to effectively double in size. The...

Bradford students become ‘junior detectives’ in innovative anti-knife crime program

An innovative project that sees school students become 'junior detectives’ has been rolled out in Bradford after its success in Leeds earlier this year. The...

Construction starts on major development that will create new small town in North London

The construction of a major new housing development in North London has started, with the first phase set to deliver more than 650 homes. When...

Plan to install illuminated sign on Conservation Area firework shop refused

Plans to fit an illuminated Perspex sign on a recently restored Victorian building have been refused. Work to replace the modern shop frontage of the...

Mayor Chris Cooke announces shakeup of Middlesbrough Council Executive

Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke this week announced changes to his executive, with one departure and two new faces joining the team. Labour Councillors Luke Henman...

Call for clarity over ‘number bingo’, ‘very murky’ jobs figures arising from Teesworks

Councillors have called for more insight into the number of jobs being created on the massive Teesworks industrial site near Redcar. Councillor Steve Nelson, chairman...

Gateshead Stadium deal close as council prepares to sign 10-year contract to hand over site

Gateshead International Stadium and three other leisure centres look set to be transferred to the control of a private operator next year. Council bosses are...
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CCTV footage shows Met officers tackling phone thief in Oxford Circus

Dramatic video footage released by the Met shows proactive officers foil an attempt to steal a mobile phone on one of London’s busiest streets. In...

Historic 16th century pub in Leeds gets community asset status

Villagers have protected a much-loved 16th century pub by having it officially listed as a community asset. Parish councillors in Ledsham said the Chequers Inn...

Fight to save Birstall tip continues as new information uncovered

Though closure is just days away, the fight to save Birstall tip is far from over, as new information is brought to light. Back in...

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