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Bradford Council recommended to refuse plan to turn warehouse space into retail unit

Plans to open a large retail space in a warehouse could harm businesses in Lidget Green and Girlington, planners fear. An application to turn a...

Gateshead Council gets £1.4m to help socially prescribed bike schemes and improve active travel

Gateshead Council has received £1.4m from the Department of Transport to help encourage cycling and walking. The money will go towards developing “active travel hubs”...

Leeds NHS announces extra walk ins for booster doses in Black Friday weekend

The NHS in Leeds is going all out this weekend to help people bag a booster alongside their Black Friday bargains. Extra walk-in appointments will...

Mayor announces £640,000 funding to boost cycling and walking across West Yorkshire

Thirteen organisations across the region are to receive a total of more than £640,000 to support more people in their communities to walk and...

Plan to turn listed city centre building into leisure facility to be decided next week

The future of one of Bradford city centre’s most prominent buildings will be decided next week. Located in the heart of the city centre, Grade...

Manningham Housing Association wins prestigious national award for sustainability

Manningham Housing Association has won the prestigious British Standards Institution (BSI) Users Award for Sustainability. The accolade, which recognises the use of voluntary standards to...

Faith and community leaders celebrate Bradford’s Hindu community at official launch of Bradford Hindu Council.

Faith and community leaders gathered at Bradford City Hall for the official launch of the Bradford Hindu Council. The Bradford Hindu Council (BHC) has been...

Kirklees Council to observe White Ribbon Day to spread awareness on violence against women

Kirklees Council will be supporting White Ribbon Day 2022, which this year falls within a week of the start of the FIFA Men’s World...

Mayor’s anger over rapid Government U-turn as Liz Truss’ investment zone plans dropped

A North East mayor has hit out at the Government over plans to heavily scale back one of Liz Truss’ flagship policies. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt...

Plan to turn former Post Office in Bradford into firework shop likely to be approved

Plans to turn a former city centre Post Office into a firework shop and beauty salon have been recommended for approval. The application to divide...

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