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British Asian Rugby Awards spotlight South Asian contributions and call for inclusivity in sport

The British Asian Rugby Association (BARA) hosted the inaugural British Asian Rugby Awards in the distinguished State Rooms at Speaker’s House, House of Commons. The...
Newcastle

Newcastle City Council poised to pull plug on Urban Green and retake control of parks

Newcastle City Council is poised to pull the plug on the charity which runs the city’s parks. Civic centre leaders look set to cut off...
Health

“The NHS isn’t reaching all communities as it should” — Health Secretary Wes Streeting

Saturday marked the launch of a series of nationwide debates, a cornerstone of Labour’s ambitious 10-year plan to address the challenges facing the NHS....
Health

Frustration grows over delays to £1.4bn Leeds hospital upgrade as council urges action

Councillors have voiced their frustration at delays to a £1.4bn planned upgrade of hospital facilities in the city. The government was urged to confirm funding for...
Public Safety

Almost 40 compensation claims from public lodged following riots on Teesside over summer

The number of compensation claims sought under a national scheme as a result of summer riots in Hartlepool and Middlesbrough is one of the...
Economy

Sadiq Khan admits affordable housing target is at risk despite £100m boost from government

Sadiq Khan has said he will not hit his current affordable housing target without further support from the Government, despite having only just received...
Bradford & Keighley

Specialist team continues to pave the way on women’s safety

A specialist team is making huge strides on improving safety for women and girls in West Yorkshire. The Women’s Safety Unit, a national first, led...
Kirklees

‘Significant casework failings’ found at ‘Inadequate’ Kirklees Probation Delivery Unit

Kirklees Probation Delivery Unit (PDU) has received an overall rating of ‘Inadequate’ following an inspection that found “significant failings” in casework and described work...
Bradford & Keighley

Report reveals active travel prescribing was met with “resistance”

A groundbreaking scheme that would see doctors prescribe walking and cycling to patients has not gone as smoothly as hoped due to “resistance” to...
Economy

Sadiq Khan open to exploring tourist tax for London hotels amid cross-party support

Sadiq Khan has said he is “happy to look into” the possibility of a tourist tax in London’s hotels, following cross-party calls earlier this...
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