Regional News

Bradford & Keighley

Storm, names, and memory: A community’s resolve in Bradford

On Saturday 4 October 2025, in Bradford’s Centenary Square, a modest yet determined gathering came together while Storm Amy swept across the country. More...

Culture

Council leader claims right wing rhetoric is “not welcome” in Newcastle

The leader of Newcastle City Council has said events in the city last week showed that right wing rhetoric is “not welcome”. Cllr Karen...

Bradford & Keighley

Pivot Academy plans to convert abandoned mill into new school building

An empty mill building could be converted into a school for up to 250 pupils if new plans by a specialist education provider are...

Bradford & Keighley

“We are here for all communities”: Palestinian flag to be flown in Bradford

The Palestinian flag will be flown at Bradford City Hall next month on the UN International day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. In March...

Leeds

COLUMN: When one community is attacked, all communities are wounded – why dialogue matters

As a Muslim woman in local politics, I have seen both the power of dialogue and the dangers of division. In 2015, I co-founded...

Leeds

Plan for new 5G mast on Cardigan Road shut down by council

Plans for a 20-metre mobile phone mast on a busy highway have been blocked, after road safety concerns were raised. Telecoms firm Cornerstone sought permission...

Newcastle

Long-awaited governance inquiry of city council’s leadership set to begin “in earnest”

A major inquiry into the political leadership at the top of controversy-laden Newcastle City Council is finally set to get under way. Members agreed...

Bradford & Keighley

New Bradford-based drive-thru restaurant to be built on main road

A “flagship” drive thru restaurant could be built on one of Bradford’s main roads if new plans are approved. The large site on Thornton Road...

Economy

Kirklees Council writes off £4.3m in loans as part of Accu Stadium deal

Kirklees Council has written off £4.3m in loans as part of the recent deal for the Accu Stadium. Last week, we reported that a landmark...

Economy

Mayor needs more fiscal powers to avoid “ugly” decisions on taxing Londoners

Ministers have been warned that if they fail to give the Mayor of London more power to raise revenue from tourism, it will lead...

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