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Hospital trusts ‘stress testing’ NHS winter plans as priorities set

Health chiefs have set out for councillors winter care plans that are in place to assist the NHS. Winter regularly sees pressure ramp up for...

Parking fees to fund more car spaces at Golden Acre

A popular beauty spot could get more parking spaces using funds raised from charging drivers. New bays would be installed at Golden Acre Park, along with...

Bradford Council introduces new measures following complaints about smells from business

Bradord Council says it has agreed a range of actions following reports of “bad odours and emissions” linked to a long-standing city business. The authority...

North East must “stand together” amid rise in race and faith-related hate crimes, says police boss

The North East must “stand together” amid an over 10% rise in both race and faith based hate crimes, says Northumbria Police boss. Racial and...

From community to celebration: NEBA 2025 champions Bangladeshi excellence in the North East

The North East Bangladeshi Awards (NEBA) celebrated its fourth successful edition on 6 October 2025 at The FED, Dunston, marking another milestone in recognising...

Mayor hails “diverse” London for increased US tourist numbers

Sir Sadiq Khan has credited London’s “open, liberal and diverse” culture for the “surge” in American tourism to the capital. In what is likely a...

Pension credit helping thousands of low income older Londoners transform their lives

More than 4,400 older Londoners have claimed up to £21.5million in “vital” Pension Credit in the last year, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS)...

Speed limit review continues for Kirklees schools

Efforts to boost safety outside Kirklees schools are continuing, with 20mph zones, speed bumps and new crossings among the measures being considered. Kirklees Council is...

Special agreement reached to drive long-term change in Kirklees

The University of Huddersfield has signed a Civic University Agreement with key local partners to help deliver long-term, sustainable change for the people of...

Concerns raised over ‘tsunami of ill health’ in Sunderland caused by high obesity rates

Concerns have been raised over a future “tsunami of ill health” linked to “stark” obesity rates for both children and adults on Wearside. The issue...

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