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Vulnerable man ‘financially exploited by neighbours he thought were friends’

A vulnerable Leeds man had his bank cards repeatedly taken and used by neighbours he “thought were his friends”. The victim was “financially exploited” over...

NHS apology as Muslim and Jewish communities upset over mortuary delays

The NHS has apologised after senior figures in Leeds’ Muslim and Jewish communities complained of delays in the release of bodies from the city’s...

Quality of school meals in academies criticised by deputy leader

Take-up of school meals in one Leeds academy has collapsed because the food is so poor, local councillors have been told. Debra Coupar, Leeds City...

City will be ‘prepared and dressed’ for 2025

There is likely to be a blitz on littering and anti-social behaviour in Bradford to make sure the district is “prepared and dressed” in...

City leaders’ response to Covid ‘outstanding’ – LGA report

Leeds City Council’s response to the Covid pandemic has been labelled “outstanding” in an external report. The Local Government Association (LGA) highlighted the local authority’s...

Kirklees Residents save over £180k on food bills due to affordable food scheme

Kirklees residents have saved over £180k on their food bills in this financial year as a result of an ‘oversubscribed’ affordable food scheme. The Bread...

£23m cuts edge closer

Newcastle’s council leader has warned that a “building block of democracy” is under threat as massive budget cuts edge closer. City council chiefs expect they...

7% council house rent increase

Council house tenants in Newcastle will be hit by a 7% hike in their rent bills. City decision-makers agreed on Monday to impose the major...

£1.8m – the public cost of extending ‘vital link’ on demand bus service

An extension awarded to a subsidised ‘on demand’ bus service which aims to assist isolated rural communities will cost £1.8m in public cash. Tees Valley...

Iconic female duo pop into Bradford for a ladies lunch to discuss their upcoming film

Women from across the north of England gathered at Bradford based Inspirational Women Foundation, on Bolton Road, on Friday 17 February, for a spot...

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