Regional News

Crime

Sadiq Khan accused of “gaslighting” Londoners over crime statistics

The Mayor of London has rejected accusations of “cherry picking” specific crime statistics to “pretend” overall levels of serious offences have come down in...

Highways

Government issues ‘amber’ warning over state of Kirklees roads as drivers ‘pay the price’

Kirklees Council has been given an “amber” rating in a new government system ranking how well local authorities tackle potholes. The new ratings rank local...

Leeds

Youngsters sing against racism at Civic Hall meeting

School children sang against racism and prejudice in a moving presentation to city councillors. Youngsters from schools in Harehills were at Leeds Civic Hall to...

Campaigns

MP’s attempt to criminalise lying

A Teesside MP wants to criminalise lying in politics. The law would be applicable to MPs and members of the House of Lords. Luke...

London

Struggling unpaid carers in London not “aware” of support

London’s “hidden” unpaid carers are struggling due to being unaware of the financial support and services available to them, experts have suggested. Around 7.8 per...

Fire and Rescue Services

London’s firefighters face increased stress, anxiety and depression due to “emotionally demanding” call outs

Firefighters in London are facing constant exposure to trauma and burnout from dealing with “emotionally demanding” call outs, the London Assembly has been told. The...

Crime

Rogue West London landlord slapped with £80k fine for renting dangerous building

A West London landlord has been slapped with a five figure fine after illegally renting an outbuilding in the garden of a house he...

Culture

Council backs Newcastle centre for writing with £1m boost to buy listed building

A £1 million funding boost for efforts to create a UK-first centre for writing in Newcastle has been signed off. Newcastle City Council agreed to...

North East

North East tourist tax set for 2028 as mayor warned against hospitality

A ‘tourist tax’ charged on visitors coming to the North East is expected to come into force in 2028. Ministers announced late last year that...

Finance

Harrow Council still facing £10m deficit despite Fair Funding uptick

Harrow Council is set to receive more than £100m from the Government’s Fair Funding Allocation next year but still faces a budget gap of...