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Calls grow for zero emission buses to tackle Durham’s air pollution crisis

Residents have urged the North East mayor to provide funding for new zero emission buses in Durham City’s most polluted areas. The City of Durham...

Health Secretary launches ‘national roadshow of NHS debates’ in Middlesbrough

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care was in Middlesbrough on Saturday, 16 November, to launch what has been described as a...

North East mayor pledges to save ‘vital’ buses and keep £1 fare for young people with £24m boost

‘Vital’ bus services in the North East will be protected and cheaper fares for young people retained under a £1 billion boost for services...

Manhunt for husband underway after murdered woman’s body found in boot of car in East London

Detectives investigating the tragic death of 24-year-old Harshita Brella from Corby have named her husband, Pankaj Lamba, as the prime suspect in her murder....

Controversial Dewsbury Sports Centre closure decision ‘called in’ for scrutiny

Despite the controversial decision to close Dewsbury Sports Centre for good, the fight to save the “cornerstone” of the community continues on. Earlier this month,...

Huddersfield market unveils new designs as council seeks public feedback on £16.5m redevelopment

Brand new designs for Huddersfield market have been revealed and the council wants to know what you think. The Northumberland Street market project was one...

Bradford’s cold weather provision offers emergency shelter to rough sleepers as temperatures drop

When the temperatures are set to fall below zero – as they are this week – Bradford Council puts special provision in place to...

Cuts to Slough council tax discount could harm children in poor families, warns councillor

Children in Slough’s poorest families could suffer if plans to cut council tax discounts are approved. Slough Borough Council is considering reducing council tax discounts...

Leeds entrepreneur Naila Mughal wins prestigious Global Award for Arts & Culture at Top50 Women’s Awards in Malaysia

The 14th edition of the Top50 Professional and Career Women Global Awards celebrated remarkable women from across the world, with Naila Mughal, a leading...

“This is a really heavy responsibility”: Assisted dying debate and views of Middlesbrough’s MPs

Middlesbrough’s two MPs and voices both for and against assisted dying have given their thoughts ahead of a potentially landmark vote at the end...

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