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Two council owned properties sold for above guide price at auction

Two council owned properties have been sold at auction – with one selling for £145,000 over its guide price. Bradford Council is in the process...

BEAP shortlisted for awards in diversity and mental health in sport

BEAP Community Partnership has been shortlisted for two awards, recognising its contribution to diversity, inclusion, and mental health through sports and physical activity. BEAP’s Bangla...

Leeds braced for further spending cuts as council faces £270m budget gap

The council is bracing itself for new spending cuts as it faces an “eye-watering” budget gap of £273m over the next five years. Latest figures...

Former office to be repurposed as restaurants and retail unit at Parkway Centre

A former office is set to be transformed into three different establishments: a restaurant/cafe as well as a retail unit and another restaurant/takeaway. The development,...

North East mayor ‘unapologetically ambitious’ amid questions over £8.7bn transport wishlist

An £8.7 billion wishlist to give the North East a “world class” transport system has won the approval of the region’s leaders, despite questions...

Battery storage plant scheme withdrawn after more than 900 public objections

Controversial plans for an energy storage plant on green belt land near a West Yorkshire village have been withdrawn. Leeds City Council received more than...

Jobs and education drop-in event for east Leeds communities

Help finding new jobs and training will be on offer at a drop-in event for people living in east Leeds communities. Guidance on education and...

Residents frustrated as unauthorised telecoms mast remains despite protests

An emergency telecoms mast put up behind people’s homes without warning or planning permission is still in place – months after neighbours began a...

North East plans £70m cash injection to cover major gap in investment for growing businesses

North East leaders have backed plans to inject £70 million into innovative businesses across the region. Mayor Kim McGuinness and council leaders across Northumberland, Tyne...

Eligible Londoners urged by councils to sign up for other benefits to keep winter fuel allowances

Eligible residents in north east London are being encouraged to sign up for pension credit and other benefits in order to keep their winter...

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