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UNESCO breaks silence on controversial plan for Saltaire centre

International heritage body UNESCO has finally broken its silence on a decision to approve a new educational and community centre in Saltaire. UNESCO says its...

Council fined for care failures that could have left man in ‘soiled pads’ at night

A family has been paid £2,200 between them by Slough Borough Council after failing to assess a man’s care – leaving him at risk...

Newham will celebrate South Asian Heritage Month with a diverse and entertaining programme.

The month-long celebration aims to raise awareness and honour the rich British South Asian heritage in Newham. It promises a rich cultural experience, with...

West Yorkshire Police Officer charged with misconduct in a public office.

A West Yorkshire Police officer has been charged with misconduct in a public office. Detective Constable Wasim Bashir, 54 years, based in Bradford District, has...

Councillor becomes the latest to quit Labour and joins the Greens

A Newham councillor has quit the Labour Party and has joined the Greens, citing his former party’s stance on Palestine and Keir Starmer’s comments...

Lottery grant to help boost heritage of “one of the most architecturally rich areas of Bradford.”

A £78,000 Lottery grant will help enhance the heritage of an area described as one of the “most architecturally rich areas of Bradford.” The funding...

What will happen in Tory-held ‘red wall’ seats

The last general election proved to be a day of high drama in the North East. There was plenty of attention on our region as...

North East education charity wins 12-month reprieve after ‘defunding’ row

An education charity which claimed more than 70 jobs in the North East were under threat as it faced being “defunded” has been given...

Council sets out new pay policy with 20 bosses entitled to £100k or more

Kirklees Council bosses are set for six-figure salaries as the local authority has published its Pay Policy Statement for 2024/25. The Pay Policy sets out...

Missed bins among main reasons for complaints at Kirklees Council

An increase in complaints about missed bin collections has been recorded at Kirklees Council for 23/24, after a “blip” in winter caused problems across...

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