Regional News

Newcastle City Council leader could face no confidence vote after Labour loses majority

Newcastle’s council leader looks set to face a vote of no confidence next month, after Labour lost its majority in the city. Liberal Democrats are...

Community anger over council decision to permanently close Dewsbury Sports Centre

Campaigners fighting to keep Dewsbury Sports Centre open have expressed devastation following a decision by Kirklees Council's Cabinet on 5 November to close the...

Deputy mayor insists global events won’t derail London’s net zero ambitions despite Trump’s climate stance

Sadiq Khan’s environment deputy has insisted that the election of “climate denier” Donald Trump as US President “isn’t going to affect” the mayor’s ambition...

War veteran’s son hails ‘historic landmark’ of city’s new Commonwealth Memorial

The son of a Bradford war veteran has praised the unveiling of the city’s Commonwealth War Memorial as an essential landmark in teaching history...

Parking charges ‘will raise council £335k a year’ with fees planned for six car parks in Leeds

Unpopular new charges at six car parks would raise more than £330,000 a year for the cash-strapped council. Leeds City Council is planning to scrap...

Darlington council extends crisis support for vulnerable households amid rising living costs

Council grants to provide crisis support to vulnerable Darlington households will continue into next year. The Household Support Fund, which provides funding to help with...

City of London’s children’s services rated ‘outstanding’

The City of London Corporation’s children’s services have been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in a report praising the ‘significant difference’ they make to young...

North East universities react to tuition fee rises

North East universities have welcomed an increase in tuition fees but they maintain more work needs to be done to support higher education. Newcastle, Sunderland,...

Bradford district gathers to pay respects this Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day

On Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, the Bradford district will pay its respects to those killed or injured in conflicts around the world. The Bradford...

First UK Commonwealth Memorial outside of London unveiled in Bradford

The only Commonwealth War Memorial in the UK outside of London has officially been unveiled in Bradford. Located at the War Memorial Gardens in Bradford...

Latest news

- Advertisement -spot_img