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Property ‘fire sale’ could be costing council money, new report warns

A ‘fire sale’ of property could be costing the council money auditors have warned – amid realisations that the sell-off isn’t raising as much...

Temporary closure of Cartwright Hall Art Gallery for facilities improvements

Cartwright Hall Art Gallery in Bradford will be will temporarily close its doors to the public for four weeks to undergo significant facilities improvements...

Record high rough sleeping in London highlights urgent need for action as homelessness crisis deepens

Rough sleeping in London has reached a new record high in the first few months of the Labour Government, it was revealed on Thursday. A...

Further arrests after murder of Luqman Ishfaq, Barlow Street, Bradford

Police have made two further arrests in connection with the murder of Luqman Ishfaq. A 22-year-old man from Bradford was arrested yesterday (Wednesday) on suspicion...

‘Inadequate’ facilities at Ilkley Library to get upgrade under new plans

Plans to improve toilet facilities in Ilkley Library have been revealed by Bradford Council. The Council has applied for Listed Building Consent to make alterations...

£485m boost for TfL sparks hope for new Bakerloo trains amid criticism over budget shortfalls

The Government’s Budget means that Transport for London (TfL) can begin “exploring” the replacement of trains on the Bakerloo line, Sadiq Khan has said. The...

Mixed reactions across Teesside as Labour’s first budget promises green jobs but sparks austerity fears

Politicians across Teesside have given their immediate reactions to yesterday’s budget and it is very mixed. Rachel Reeves delivered her first budget as Chancellor of...

Evacuated Slough couple shares struggles and resilience after Mosaic Apartments fire

In one night, Sara and Hassan’s lives were turned upside down. The couple were among those evacuated from the Mosaic Apartments on Slough High...

A £64m relief road that was “paused” in 2022 has now been scrapped after more than £1m spent

Plans for a £64m relief road in the South East of Bradford have been completely scrapped – but not before more than £1m was...

Budget 2024: North East mayor hails ‘biggest transfer of powers’ in a generation

The North East’s mayor has hailed the “biggest transfer of powers and resources” to the region in a generation, after a major funding change...

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