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Kirklees

Kirklees Council grapples with financial strain in social housing sector

The finances underpinning Kirklees Council’s social housing are under “significant pressure”, but the local authority has spoken of its “absolute commitment” to improve the...
North East

Northumberland MP urges government to halt ‘disastrous’ railway timetable changes threatening regional connectivity

A Northumberland MP has called for the Government to put a stop to “disastrous” plans that could slash the number of trains stopping in...
North East

Michael gove faces scrutiny over alleged government “interference” in teesworks investigation

The Levelling Up Secretary has insisted he is unaware of any Government “interference” with the delayed report into the Teesworks site. Michael Gove ordered the...
Bradford & Keighley

Controversial store overcomes licence revocation: new operator granted limited alcohol sales

A shop that hit the headlines after raids uncovered counterfeit cigarettes and laughing gas can continue to sell alcohol after a licence was granted...
Bradford & Keighley

Chaos in Leeds road car park amid café closure

An investigation has begun after piles of fly-tipping were left overflowing onto a Leeds Road car park following the apparent closure of a café. Waste...
North East

Middlesbrough Council faces financial crisis: an urgent plea for government support to avoid bankruptcy

Emergency financial help is now needed to avoid effective bankruptcy, leaders at Middlesbrough Council have been told. In a stark warning to the Executive, a...
Tower Hamlets

Heated exchange over mayor’s office spending: scrutiny unveils budget questions

A row erupted during an overview and scrutiny meeting on Monday (8 January) after a councillor probed a lead cabinet member on how much...
North East

Labour’s shadow education secretary has promised to tackle an absence “crisis” in schools

Labour’s shadow education secretary has promised to tackle an absence “crisis” in schools, amid claims that more than 10,000 pupils across the North East...
Bradford & Keighley

Bradford street residents reject Telecoms company’s 20m mast installation

A TELECOMS company has been told it cannot install a 20 metre tall phone mast on a residential Bradford street. Planners said the visual harm...
Bradford & Keighley

Revitalising White Abbey Road: A proposal for urban renewal through petrol station development

An application to demolish a complex of food businesses and replace them with a petrol station has been submitted to Bradford Council. A filling station...
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