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British Pakistani mum defies norms, delivering essential taxi service in West Yorkshire

Born into a well-educated Pakistani family in Bradford, 44-year-old Amberine Nawaz reflects fondly on her upbringing, crediting her parents for instilling in her and...

The countdown begins: Bradford’s year of culture set to spark magic in 2025

Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture will get off to a magical start with a major show by internationally renowned magician Dynamo. The Bradford-born star...

Bradford Council approves plan to build homes on site off unadopted road

Plans to build housing at the end of a street off a busy Bradford road have been approved. An application for 18 homes off Rooley...

Prime Minister praises festival that will hold finals in Bradford

An international music contest that will have its grand final in Bradford later this month has been praised by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The...

Better Communities Bradford takes a stand against Islamophobia, commits to supporting minority communities

Better Communities Bradford (BCB), a local non-profit organisation, announced a renewed focus on addressing the pressing issues faced by Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic...

Council leaders defend high-earning bosses amid criticism over budget overspend

Council leaders have defended high-earning bosses from an independent councillor’s call to “get rid” of those responsible for budget overspending. A member of Middlesbrough Council’s...

Precautions taken following impacts of cyber-attack on Transport for London

Staff at City Hall were on Thursday told to disconnect from the WiFi, switch off their devices and work from home instead, as precautions...

Stop winter fuel allowance cut to save ‘11,000 Slough pensioners’, says councillor

More than 11,000 pensioners in Slough could lose out on the winter fuel allowance because of government cuts to the scheme, a councillor in...

Slough Borough Council on course to spend £11 million more than planned this year

Slough Borough Council is on course to spend almost £12 million more than it planned to this year, new documents have revealed. Council leaders have...

MPs clash over vote to scrap winter fuel payments

Elderly residents across Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead are set to lose out on winter fuel payments after a Conservative effort to block the government’s...

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