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New images of St James’ Park fan zone revealed as NUFC supporters get first glimpse of Stack plan

New images have revealed what an “exhilarating” fan zone outside St James’ Park could look like. Newcastle United announced plans this summer to build a...

Kirklees Off licence asked to pay £3040 after being guilty for selling alcohol to a child under 18

On 8 September 2023, Mr Muhammad Junaid, the Director of Rehmat’s Hati Mini Market Ltd trading as Go Local of Royds Drive, New Mill...

Tyne Bridge restoration begins as engineers start erecting scaffolding around North East icon

Long-awaited works to restore the Tyne Bridge to its former glory have finally begun. Monday morning marked the start of the famous bridge’s first major...

Huddersfield shoppers gutted at Wilko closure and speak of declining high street

With the news that Huddersfield’s Wilko will be closing its doors, leaving another gap in the high street, we spoke to local shoppers to...

Nearly 200 anti-social behaviour reports made to new Metro ‘text alert system’ during first month

Transport bosses have welcomed the use of a new ‘text alert system’ helping people to report anti-social behaviour on the Tyne and Wear Metro,...

Kirklees councillors asked to turn down pay increase and take 5% allowance cut

Kirklees councillors are being asked to reduce their allowances by five percent and opt out of a scheduled pay increase for this year to...

Batley Girls High school contains collapse-prone concrete, government confirms

A Kirklees High School has been confirmed to contain dangerous concrete, with a review of other sites in the district currently being undertaken. Batley Girls’...

Saltaire Rail Station to get extended platforms to allow longer trains to stop

Platforms at Saltaire Rail Station will be extended by 45 metres to allow longer trains to stop at the station. Over the past several months...

Kirklees Council falls short of government requirement for housing land

Kirklees Council does not have enough housing land to meet government requirements, making it more difficult for the local authority to turn down applications...

As Kirklees prepares to crackdown on street harassment, women in Huddersfield share experiences on catcalling

Women in Huddersfield have shared differing views on catcalling, with harsher punishments on the way for those who commit the offence. A crackdown is on...

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