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Potential ban on balaclavas mooted in response to terrifying string of attacks dismissed as ‘ludicrous’

A potential ban on balaclavas following concern about the woolly garments being used to hide people’s faces in a string of recent violent attacks...

Increased Newcastle to Middlesbrough trains

Train services between Newcastle and Middlesbrough are set to become more regular – though plans for an improved timetable have been slightly delayed. Northern has...

Knife crime concerns

West Yorkshire is almost “at the point of no return” when it comes to knife crime, according to the politician in charge of policing...

Police object to plans for biggest pub in Europe

Plans to create the biggest pub in Europe are under threat after police objections. Hellfire Entertainment Ltd (HEL) is the company behind the ambitious scheme...

Health report reveals over 70% of adults in Gateshead are overweight or obese.

A shocking Gateshead health report reveals that over 70% of adults are overweight or obese. Seven in 10 adults are carrying excess weight in the...

Appeal over eyesore site

A Government inspector will review a decision to refuse the development of an eyesore site on a “somewhat bizarre” street. Last year, Bradford Council refused...

Much-loved Huddersfield Carnival to return this year

Huddersfield’s much-loved Caribbean Carnival will be returning to Greenhead Park this summer after years of disruption. Previously, the pandemic put a spanner in the works...

People power shines in new film celebrating community heritage stories from Bradford district

Eight people-powered projects celebrating community heritage stories from across Bradford district have been featured in a brand new film. The film was created as part...

24 hour licence granted

A store has been granted a licence to sell alcohol 24 hours a day after councillors were told no neighbours had objected to the...

Sports Roundup: How will the region’s teams end their respective campaigns?

It has been a positive campaign for all three of the Northeast’s strongest sides, with Newcastle United, Middlesbrough and Sunderland set to exceed early-season...

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