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Kirklees Council’s ambitious plan: £125m investment urgently needed for housing services

A staggering amount of investment is required for Kirklees’ housing services, with around £125m needed by the end of the financial year, council analysis...

Keir Starmer offers conditional support for Sadiq Khan’s re-election bid: Key policies remain unendorsed

In an interview with the Local Democracy Reporting Service, Sir Keir said that many of the mayor’s policies around transport, housing and policing “could...

Elderly widow scammed £13,800 by rogue trader for shoddy home repairs sees justice served

An elderly widow was fleeced out of £13,800 by a rogue trader who carried out substandard roofing and cladding work on her home. The victim,...

Newcastle hospitals facing discrimination crisis, says health boss

A top health boss says there is “an awful lot of work” needed to tackle discrimination within Newcastle’s hospitals – and had expected a...

Rising poverty deepens health inequality in Leeds, report reveals

Rising poverty is leading to worsening health for people living in the city’s poorest communities compared to the most affluent, research has found. The impact on...

London mayor urged to fulfil pledge on gambling ad ban despite legal concerns

Sadiq Khan has been urged to honour his pledge to ban gambling adverts from the Transport for London (TfL) network. The mayor promised the ban...

Bradford’s City of Culture year receives £6 Million boost despite opposition

Bradford's City of Culture year has been awarded £6m by a West Yorkshire authority, despite a Wetherby Councillor voting against the grant. Members of West...

Acclaimed street artist to transform Bradford’s Connaught Rooms with vibrant mural

A new mural by an acclaimed street artist will provide a “culturally enriching alternative” to the illegal advertising boards that have plagued a listed...

Strip club owner awarded damages in bribery claim against Tower Hamlets Council.

Tower Hamlets Council launched two investigations into the allegation made by Santosh Nair, former owner of Club Oops in Whitechapel, however the authority said...

Pavement parking predicament: Bradford Council calls for government action after years of waiting.

This week Bradford Councillors discussed pavement parking, an issue that plagues streets across the District. Members said it was one of the most common complaints...

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