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Next phase of Canal Road ‘urban village’ revealed with plans for 32 homes

Plans for another 32 homes have been revealed as the next stage of the major Canal Road Urban Village development between Bradford and Shipley. The...

£90,000 guide price for council land generating £9,000 a year

A plot of council-owned land in Shipley which generates £9,000 a year from advertising is set to be sold at auction. The site, off Otley...

Darlington councillor warns children are absorbing racist attitudes from adults

A councillor has warned of a “real issue” with far-right radicalisation in Darlington amid concerns that racist attitudes among some parents and carers are...

Families could struggle to bury loved ones locally as London burial space runs out

London is facing a growing shortage of burial space, with 17 local authorities predicted to run out of capacity within the next 15 years. Three...

Honley parish council plans rejected after low public turnout

A Kirklees cllr has urged the authority to “listen” to voters after plans for a new Honley parish council were preliminarily rejected. The draft final...

Inquest concludes former Kirklees mayor Cahal Burke took his own life

Former Kirklees mayor and long-serving councillor Cahal Burke took his own life after leaving a note for his family, an inquest has concluded. Mr Burke,...

108-home Wembley hospital redevelopment approved despite parking and affordable housing concerns

Plans to demolish the former Old Wembley Hospital and ambulance station in Wembley and build 108 homes have been approved by Brent Council. The redevelopment...

Hounslow Tories face criticism over climate change comments amid drought

Two Hounslow councillors have come under fire over comments about climate change as London faces drought conditions following an exceptionally hot summer. Cllr Darshan Nagi,...

Leeds approves plans to turn part of historic building into SEND school

A historic former school building in Harehills is set to return to educational use after plans were approved by Leeds City Council. Part of the...

Roundhay Park to get barriers and bollards in bid to stop nuisance drivers

Leeds City Council has approved measures to stop vehicles entering parts of Roundhay Park. Planning permission has been granted for barriers, bollards, sandstone boulders and...

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