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Navigating controversy: Middlesbrough’s battle over Captain Cook’s legacy

Middlesbrough Council has been accused of trying to cancel connections with one of the town’s most famous historical figures. As reported, Captain Cook Square in...
North East

Revitalizing tradition: Fenwick’s iconic Newcastle store set for a striking facelift

Plans to give Fenwick’s flagship Newcastle store a facelift have been backed by city decision-makers. The major retailer unveiled proposals earlier this year to radically...
Bradford & Keighley

Bradford Children’s services on the path to improvement: overcoming legacy challenges

There are “early signs of improvement” in Bradford’s Children’s Services since a Trust took over in April – but the “long history of inadequate...
North East

Middlesbrough faces an unprecedented financial crisis: council tax soars, services slashed, and jobs hang in the balance

Residents in Middlesbrough are set to see the maximum council tax rise, new waste collection charges and services slashed as the local authority fights...
Kirklees

Balancing housing standards and affordability: council’s decision sparks concerns over tenant financial strain

Despite 40% of Kirklees tenants being in arrears on their rent, Kirklees Council has defended its decision to up the costs. Each year, the council...
North East

Revitalizing recycling: Middlesbrough’s journey to sustainable waste management

Changing habits and educational initiatives are key to improving Middlesbrough’s poor recycling rates, a meeting heard. Latest figures show that, with the exception of Stockton,...
North East

Middlesbrough: among the nation’s highest cancer death rates

The likelihood of dying of cancer is a postcode lottery, figures suggest, with Middlesbrough having one of the worst death rates in the country. Sobering...
Bradford & Keighley

Bradford Council takes a stand: Condemns ‘Collective Punishment’ in Gaza, calls for immediate ceasefire

Councillors condemned the “collective punishment” of Palestinians living in Gaza during a heated debate in which Bradford Council voted to call for a permanent...
Kirklees

After months of campaigning and controversy, a final decision has been made on the future of Kirklees’ leisure centres

After months of campaigning and controversy, a final decision has been made on the future of Kirklees’ leisure centres. Residents can breathe a sigh of...
North East

Festive fusion: AC Milan fans’ lively march through Newcastle

Christmas shoppers and market stall holders have been warned to expect heavy crowds as AC Milan fans march through the centre of Newcastle on...
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