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Bradford & Keighley

Councillors to decide whether to approve first stage of 1,000 home “city village”

One of the biggest redevelopment projects in Bradford’s recent history will go before a planning committee on 19 February. When completed, City Village will see...
Barking & Dagenham

Council’s borrowing programme ‘at risk’ from construction slowdown

Construction slowdowns and inflation have put the repayment of more than £1billion of Barking and Dagenham Council’s debt “at risk” according to newly-published budget...
Finance

Budget proposals call for council tax hike and over £10m in cuts

Gateshead councillors are poised to approve a council tax rise, over £10m in budget cuts, and the use of millions in reserves to balance...
Kirklees

New 37-home housing plan revealed for Batley

Plans for a new 37-home development in Batley are awaiting a decision from Kirklees Council. The application from Jones Homes and M62 Developments seeks permission...
Highways

More power over Cooper Bridge scheme set to be handed to Kirklees

Kirklees Council is expected to take control of the multi-million pound Cooper Bridge scheme, with construction expected to begin in 2028. The A62 to Cooper...
Bradford & Keighley

COLUMN: Postal votes: Democracy or deal-making?

Preparations are picking up pace for the May local elections. In many wards, voters will have three candidates to choose from. On the surface,...
Community

From the Grand Prix to the Grand Iftar: Silverstone and Banqueting House make Ramadan history

From the roar of Formula 1 engines to the hush of sunset prayer, Ramadan 2026 is beginning in spectacular fashion, with some of Britain’s...
Bradford & Keighley

Heartfelt tribute paid to Keighley father as murder investigation continues

The devastated wife of a Keighley father-of-two has paid an emotional tribute as detectives continue to investigate his murder. Suhail Choudry, 35, was found with...
Community

Whopping £250,000 pledged at interfaith Gaza fundraising gala in London

An interfaith fundraising gala in central London has raised £250,000 in a single evening to support humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza. The “To Gaza With...
Bradford & Keighley

Keighley ‘Soul Sisters’ project boosts wellbeing of local women

An innovative six-week wellbeing programme in Keighley has brought together women from different cultural backgrounds to focus on their emotional, mental and physical health. The...
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