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Magic rises as tickets released for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture’s opening event

Bradford is set to kick off its year as the UK City of Culture with RISE, an open-air celebration bringing the district's vibrant communities...

Council chiefs to sign off on plans to improve employee health and wellbeing amid ageing staff

Gateshead Council chiefs are expected to sign off on work to help lower sickness absences and improve staff well-being amid an ageing workforce. The local...

Supreme Court rules against Tyne and Wear Metro operator Nexus in long-running pay dispute

The UK’s highest court has ruled against Tyne and Wear Metro operator Nexus in a long-running pay battle. A Supreme Court judgement handed down on...

Mayor wants to ‘get on and deliver’ after frustration shared over lack of progress on Tees Crossing project

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen says he wants to “get on and deliver” after one of his own officials admitted frustration over the lack...

Clean Air Schools programme sees fabulous progress at Bradford schools

The Bradford Clean Air Schools Programme (CASP) is a Bradford Council initiative funded by the Bradford Clean Air Zone (CAZ). Since its launch 48...

West Yorkshire mayor drives forward Road Safety Week with pledge call

As Road Safety Week 2024 starts, people in West Yorkshire are being urged to pledge their commitment to improving safety through signing the Vision Zero...

Care Quality Commission takes action to protect people at Kirklees care home

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated St Margaret's Care Home in Batley, inadequate, placed it in special measures and cancelled the service’s registration...

Bradford College selected as finalist in prestigious national education awards

Bradford College is a finalist in two categories of the highly sought-after Beacon Awards 2024/2025. Run by the Association of Colleges (AoC), the Beacon Awards celebrate...

BCB secures grant from Lloyds Bank Foundation to support efforts combating racism and Islamophobia

Better Communities Bradford (BCB) announced that it has been awarded a three-year, unrestricted grant from the Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales to...

Calls for urgent action as electricity to market square cut off – days before Christmas light switch on

Urgent efforts will be made to restore electricity to Shipley’s Market Square in time for the town’s Christmas lights switch on later this month. The...

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