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New plans for City of London towers spark debate over heritage and modern growth

The City of London is not a place that stands still. Considerations of heritage and history have not prevented the district from being a...

“All hope has gone”, says ex-Labour councillor as she resigns from the party

A Labour councillor has resigned from the party with a wide-ranging attack on Sir Keir Starmer’s Government. Lamesley councillor Jane McCoid has announced her resignation...

Hemlington by-election date announced following the death of Councillor Jeanette Walker

The date of the Hemlington by-election has been announced by Middlesbrough Council, following the death of Councillor Jeanette Walker. The poll will take place on...

Bradford based sandwich company to create hundreds of jobs with new factory

A food company “proud of its Bradford roots” is looking to invest millions to build a new factory in the city – and it...

Councillor emphasises importance of woman of colour as leader with new leader of Newcastle Council to be chosen next week

Nick Kemp’s successor as Newcastle City Council leader is expected to be chosen next week. The long-serving Byker councillor quit as leader of the city’s...

Heated debate on Kirklees Council finances as £30m to be found for 2025/26 budget

Fears of “financial mismanagement” and “managing decline” were shared by councillors at last night’s Full Council meeting. This came as part of a debate following...

Closure of Cleckheaton town hall a “huge blow” to thousands, as residents call for re-opening

The closure of Cleckheaton Town Hall has been a “huge blow” to thousands, Kirklees Council heard this week, as businesses and communities are still...

Concerns over betting shop in city centre area undergoing major regeneration

The opening of a fifth betting shop on a city centre street could drive people away from an area that is undergoing a major...

Roman Road residents unhappy with persistent fly-tipping in street

A Middlesbrough woman has been left furious over persistent fly tipping in the back alley behind her house. Former lollipop person Dorothy Jones, 73, who...

North East mayor urges Labour to move on from ‘Westminster bubble’ rows

The North East mayor has urged Labour to deliver a message of hope in order to move away from the “Westminster bubble” rows that...

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