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Dead animals spotted washing up in West London canal after an “epidemic of heat”

Brentford residents have raised concerns about sewage flowing into the local canal network with dead animals reportedly washing up. At a meeting of the Brentford...

Born from Bradford’s housing crisis: Manningham Housing Association marks 40 years

What began with a £3,000 research grant investigating the overcrowded living conditions facing Bradford’s ethnic minority communities has grown into a housing association managing...

Umrah with 19 loved ones inspires Bradford jeweller to gift pilgrimage to another family

A Bradford jeweller is to gift a family the opportunity to perform Umrah after returning from an emotional pilgrimage to Makkah and Madinah with...

From a sofa bed to styling the stars: How JJ Savani rebuilt his life after losing his sight

Today, he splits his time between the UK, India and Dubai, has worked with celebrities at major fashion shows and runs his own salon. But...

Bradford food waste bins begin arriving – here’s what residents need to know

Bradford Council is introducing separate food waste collections across the district, with households gradually receiving a small kitchen caddy, liners and a separate outdoor...

‘Children cannot wait until 2031’: Dewsbury Sports Centre campaign takes fight to Kirklees Council

The Reopen Dewsbury Sports Centre campaign will address Full Council on Wednesday, 16 September, as it calls on the authority’s new leadership to turn...

Anita Rani to open new-look Bodycare store at The Broadway Bradford

The BBC presenter will cut the ribbon at 10am on Saturday, 19 September, as the beauty and personal care retailer opens one of its...

Can Newcastle overtake Manchester? City sets out bold plan to become England’s most successful regional capital

Council leader Colin Ferguson has set out an ambitious vision to turbocharge Tyneside’s economy and make Newcastle a standard bearer for growth outside London...

Bradford festivals, arts and community events face £400,000 cut to fund tip reopening

A controversial decision to divert £400,000 earmarked for cultural events and community organisations to help reopen a district tip will face further scrutiny from...

Kirklees councillors call for tougher rules on racism, discrimination and social media conduct

The motion, due to go before Kirklees Council on Wednesday, 16 September, calls for the authority’s Members’ Code of Conduct to be reviewed amid...

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