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Number Forty in Skinnergate faces closure after supporting vulnerable people in the town centre for three years

The future of a Darlington welfare hub is in doubt due to a decline in visitors and concerns around funding. Number Forty in Skinnergate faces...

Human rights campaigners urged Newcastle politicians to speak out on ‘deplorable’ Saudi execution

Human rights campaigners have issued a fresh call for leaders on Tyneside to speak out, after Saudi Arabia’s execution of a man for crimes...

Safety checks at all Tyne and Wear Metro stations after Simonside closed over concrete concern

Safety checks have been carried out at other Tyne and Wear Metro stations, after one was forced to shut due to structural concerns. Worries about...

Revenge porn linked to increase in reported sexual offences in Northumbria Police area

A “concerning” increase in revenge porn incidents in the Northumbria Police area has been linked to an overall rise in reported cases of sexual...

Bradford closes summer in style with a weekend of culture, food, and fashion

Bradford is preparing to round off the summer holidays in spectacular style, with a long weekend of festivals, live music, family fun, and cultural...

Plan to expand “unusual” filling station shop unit is approved

An “unusual” filling station on the edge of Bradford city centre can be extended to add more retail and office space. The small filling station...

Threads of Grace: From Roots to Routes with First Bus

The much-anticipated Threads of Grace: Power of You fashion show is back and this time, it’s taking its cultural journey even further with First...

Darley Street Market buzzes as Asian Standard pops up with Heera Gol Gappa fun

Bradford’s Darley Street Market came alive on Wednesday, 27 August, as Asian Standard joined local traders for a special pop-up, and the energy was...

Notting Hill Carnival “still needs reform” after arrests increase – but is the festival getting safer?

Notting Hill Carnival organisers are facing calls to review the festival’s annual arrangements despite a reduction in serious violence. This year’s festivities saw 528 arrests...

Mayor accuses Reform councillor of ‘inciting racism and hate’

The North East mayor has accused Reform’s deputy council leader in Durham of “inciting racism and hate”. Labour mayor Kim McGuinness has hit out at...

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