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‘Partial victory’ for bus passengers hailed

Changes to a bus service have been hailed as a “partial victory” for passengers in west Leeds. The number 9 service, which runs from Horsforth...

New Lord Mayor speaks of “pride” in taking on the role

A former police officer has spoken of his pride after being appointed as Bradford’s Lord Mayor. Wharfedale Councillor Gerry Barker took on the role as...

Residents increasingly frustrated as council ‘fails to collect bins for weeks’

A street in Moldgreen has seen no bin collections for over two weeks, and residents are growing increasingly frustrated, struggling to get a response...

Plans for glamping pods near Wetherby draw objections

Plans to build a small glamping site near Wetherby could be approved next week, despite more than 50 objections from the local community. Leeds City...

Family doctor celebrates 50 years service with the NHS

Walking barefoot the three miles to school each day and back, from his family farm in the Indian countryside, certainly gave Dr Hanume Thimmegowda...

Connecting businesses for a healthy community

A successful businessman and philanthropist, who came to the UK as a refugee more than 50 years ago, is set to inspire members of...

Conservative chief stands down after 43 years

Leeds’ top Conservative has retired as the party’s group leader on Leeds City Council after 43 years in the role. Councillor Andrew Carter has led...

Cleveland Police confirms it is not investigating Teesworks amid corruption allegations.

Cleveland Police has confirmed that there have been no investigations into Teesworks. Last month, Labour Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald alleged “industrial-scale corruption” at the freeport....

New Mayor of Sunderland Cllr Dorothy Trueman sworn in at official ceremony

Sunderland has welcomed a new Mayor, who has pledged to “celebrate and promote” city residents, businesses, charities and community groups during her year in...

Business case approved

A scheme to redevelop a derelict city centre building dating back to the 1880s is a step closer to finally coming to fruition. Proposals to...

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