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Taxi firm welcomes council’s decision to issue refunds after it overcharges industry by £181k

The taxi industry has been overcharged £181k by Middlesbrough Council over the past three years. The local authority has handed out refunds to more than...

Success for Imran Hussain’s ‘Bradford Plan’ to boost representation of ethnic minorities in key decision-making roles

This Bradford Plan brings together key public sector organisations in Bradford including Bradford Council, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, West Yorkshire Police, the...

Concerns for Children’s Safety Amid New Amazon Warehouse Plans in Kirklees

Kirklees council could have “blood on their hands” if a controversial new Amazon site is allowed to go ahead, it has been claimed. Fears for...

North East mayor talks: Path clearing for Durham to join multi-billion pound devolution deal

The path appears to be clearing for County Durham to join a multi-billion devolution deal that will create a new North East mayor. A massive...

Decision on plan to turn section of warehouse in Bradford into a new store is deferred

A planning officer has warned councillors they should not approve unsuitable applications just to fill an empty building. On Wednesday, a planning panel was due...

NHS staff thanked for their work with special treats over 10 days of festive fun

Spreading the festive cheer, Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust’s Better Lives Charity is thanking dedicated NHS staff for their hard work and commitment...

Educational psychologists “overwhelmed” in Gateshead by 117% rise in children with SEND plans

Educational psychologists in Gateshead are “overwhelmed” as the number of children needing special educational help has risen by 117% in eight years. There are 4,478...

Mayor refuses to rule out 5% council tax rise as increase might be needed to ‘avoid a catastrophe’

The Middlesbrough mayor has refused to rule out a 5% council tax increase. Cllr Ian Blades, the Labour member for Berwick Hills and Pallister, asked...

Children’s Cancer North ‘Children’s Cancer Run’ celebrates 40th anniversary in 2023

Children's Cancer Run organised by Children's Cancer North at Newcastle Racecourse will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2023. The 40th edition of the UK's biggest...

‘Don’t split us’ – Marshfield residents outraged at Boundary Commission ‘bias against minority communities’

Hundreds of residents and businesses, based in the Marshfield area of Bradford have signed a petition to voice their concerns over the publication of...

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