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“Stand up to the far right”: Labour councillor calls for fairness and decency over hate and disorder

An Isle of Dogs councillor says the “vast majority” of residents there “reject hate, disorder and the intimidation” by far right groups in Canary...

Waste incinerator project raises environmental and financial concerns

A plea to withdraw from a controversial waste incinerator project has been rejected. Darlington Borough Council voted against a Conservative motion to withdraw from the...

Pepe’s Piri Piri to take over an empty shop on a Sunderland high street

Proposals for a national restaurant chain to open in Sunderland city centre have taken a step forward, after council development chiefs approved plans for...

Back in the Pink: Bradford 2025 celebrates the city’s LGBTQ+ heritage

This October, Back in the Pink weekender will pay homage to Bradford in the Pink, a series of festivals that took place in Manningham and the city...

Wetherby’s derelict children’s home could become site of 47 new homes

A derelict former children’s home could be turned into 47 homes under expanded plans for the site. Bramham House near Wetherby could be redeveloped if...

Power of storytelling shines at British Library festival

A celebration of creativity, culture, and compassion took centre stage at the British Library on Saturday 4 October, as publishers Author In Me (AIM)...

Potential new incinerator project causes controversy and protests across Tees Valley

A local authority is poised to vote to continue to play its part in plans that will eventually see a new incinerator built and...

Plans confirmed for Wibsey Park’s new zero carbon, ‘community constructed’ café

Last month a planning application for a new café in Wibsey Park was approved by Bradford Council. The café will be zero carbon, and one...

London taxis barely competing with uncapped number of private hire drivers

Transport for London (TfL) and the Government must take radical action on private hire licensing to combat the “steep decline” in the amount of...

Yorkshire’s Best gather in Bradford to celebrate diversity, contribution and community strength

Yorkshire’s brightest business and community minds came together at Bradford Park Avenue on Monday 26 September for an inspiring evening celebrating the achievements, resilience...

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