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North East

Local councils face crisis as £64bn funding falls short: leaders warn of looming austerity

A £64bn package to support local councils does not go far enough to deal with “severe” financial pressures and will not avert the need...
North East

Council cracks down on purchase card abuse: disciplinary measures and tighter controls implemented

Staff who fail to follow policy around council purchase cards will have them removed and could face disciplinary, a meeting heard. It comes after a...
North East

Newcastle faces vaping epidemic: seizure of £1 million illegal products raises alarming concerns

Tens of thousands of illegal vapes with a street value of more than £1m have been seized in Newcastle, amid an “explosion” in sales...
Tower Hamlets

East London Council ordered to pay £11,000 for denying education to mother and son

An East London council has been ordered to pay a mum and her son almost £11,000 after he missed 17 months of education because...
Bradford & Keighley

Bradford: a surge in accidental house fires contrasts West Yorkshire trends

The number of accidental house fires in Bradford has risen by 20% – despite plummeting in other parts of West Yorkshire. A fire chief has...
Bradford & Keighley

Organized begging at traffic lights raises concerns in Bradford

A councillor has questioned whether people begging at traffic lights on Bradford’s busiest roads may be operating a “shift system.” Cllr David Green (Lab, Wibsey)...
Kirklees

Legends café: a culinary revival on Batley’s historic Golden Mile

A new café is set to open in the former Legends Bar, which was once a popular spot on Batley’s ‘Golden Mile’. The landmark...
London

Unveiling a profound Christmas initiative: FNIK PR’s thought-provoking campaign sparks dialogue on peace and remembrance in Palestine

In a bold departure from traditional festive campaigns, FNIK PR, a renowned ethnic public relations agency, has launched an extraordinary Christmas social media initiative...
Bradford & Keighley

Muslim Women’s Council celebrates a decade of compassion with 100,000 meals served through the Curry Circle

For the past ten years, the Muslim Women's Council (MWC) has been a beacon of compassion, delivering the Curry Circle, a weekly food initiative...
Kirklees

Dewsbury Sports Centre calling on the council for its immediate re-opening

Local campaign group feel ‘unfairly represented; during consultation of Dewsbury Sports Centre calling on the council for its immediate re-opening.  "Stop the Closures", a local...
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