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Newcastle Labour councillor defects to Greens and attacks government ‘failure

A Newcastle Labour councillor has defected to join the Green Party. Alistair Chisholm, a Labour councillor in the Ouseburn ward since 2018, has today announced...

A food bank run for students by students has opened at the University of Huddersfield

A group of students at the University of Huddersfield have launched Care Cupboard – an on-campus foodbank – to help other students who are...

Headway made in tackling Kirklees fly-tipping backlog but cases continue to rise

Though fly-tipping may be on the rise both nationally and closer to home, Kirklees Council has made a dent in a serious backlog. Fly-tipping is...

“Clear decline” in MMR vaccinations over the past decade – report reveals

Bradford communities are more at risk of dangerous measles outbreaks due to a “clear decline” in children receiving the MMR vaccine. Just 10 years ago...

Interchange could be replaced with “one or more” bus station – report says

BRADFORD Interchange could be replaced by more than one new bus station – a new report has hinted. After a year long closure for safety...

Dessert brand once backed by Lord Sugar acquired as new Huddersfield patisserie opens

A Yorkshire dessert brand once fronted by The Apprentice winner Harpreet Kaur and backed by Lord Sugar has entered a new chapter after being...

Five arrested, including three women and two men, as Police launch murder investigation into disappearance of Ismail Ali

A murder investigation has been launched into the disappearance of Bradford man Ismail Ali, who vanished more than four years ago. Mr Ali was last...

Newcastle hospitals await findings of fresh leadership review after CQC downgrade

Hospital bosses in Newcastle are awaiting the results of a fresh review, almost two years on from a highly critical report. The Care Quality Commission...

Sunderland nursery plans major expansion and new community hub

Plans for a children’s day nursery to boost its capacity and use space for community activities supporting children and families have been submitted to...

Planet’s natural wonders take root in Leeds Art Gallery’s new exhibition

Plant Dreaming, which launched today 14 November, brings together striking works by local, national and international contemporary artists, inviting visitors to rethink humanity’s relationship...

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