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Leeds

£27m hospital upgrade for waiting time reduction halted as government funding withdrawn

A £27m hospital upgrade designed to cut waiting times in the city has been shelved after government funding was withdrawn. Plans for Chapel Allerton Hospital would...
North East

Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals face critical challenges following loss of ‘outstanding’ status

Newcastle’s MPs have called for rapid and “remorseless” action to combat failings uncovered at the city’s hospitals. The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,...
Transport

Bradford interchange closure: unveiling the concrete crisis and safety concerns

The collapse of a section of concrete at Bradford Interchange happened two weeks before the station was shut for safety reasons – Councillors have...
North East

Gateshead’s geothermal success paves the way for sustainable energy transformation

A “pioneering” scheme using water from flooded mine works to provide low-carbon heat to Gateshead homes and businesses could be replicated in communities across...
East London

Shifting ownership: venture capital firm acquires seven East London GP surgeries

A venture capital firm has been revealed as the buyer of seven East London GP surgeries which were put up for sale last year. In...
North East

Durham Council’s financial reassurance amidst bankruptcy concerns

Concerned councillors worried about a council’s finances have been told it is “nowhere near” going bankrupt. Members of Durham County Council’s corporate overview and scrutiny...
Leeds

Budget cuts jeopardize specialist therapy service for troubled families, raising child welfare concerns

A specialist therapy service helping some of the city’s most troubled families could be axed, raising fears of more children being taken into care. Leeds...
North East

Darlington: Council school absence fines increased sharpley

The number of fines issued to parents for children missing school in Darlington has increased sharply. Figures from the Department for Education show student absence...
Kirklees

Council proceeds with Almondbury land sale despite objections from 84 residents

Kirklees Council’s Cabinet has just approved the sale of land in Almondbury for housing development, despite objections from 84 residents. The land, on Fenay Lane,...
North East

Outwood Riverside Academy delays: MP slams slow progress on much-needed school construction

Ongoing delays in building a new school for Middlesbrough have been slammed by the town’s MP, who said: “We’d be banging our heads against...
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