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Union sounds alarm over equal pay at Bradford Council

A UNION says equal pay claims involving hundreds of Bradford Council staff could end up costing the cash strapped authority “millions of pounds.” The GMB...

More than one in three Brits witness Islamophobia at work or school, new research reveals

A new national survey commissioned by Better Communities Bradford (BCB) has revealed that 38% of UK adults have witnessed anti-Muslim comments or behaviour in...

No deputy for police and crime commissioner as ‘continuity plan’ is agreed

Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Matt Storey has ruled out appointing a full-time deputy. PCCs in a number of police areas including the likes of...

Seven men charged with murder as Dewsbury victim named

Seven men were appearing before magistrates in Leeds today, charged with the murder of a man in Dewsbury. Extensive enquires continue by the Homicide and...

Bollywood icon receives honorary doctorate from the University of Bradford

Manisha Koirala, the iconic star of more than 100 Bollywood films, has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Bradford. The newly titled Dr...

Temporary accommodation funding

More government funding is needed to fund housing in Newham, a Labour councillor presenting proposals to tackle the borough’s homelessness crisis has insisted. West Ham...

Every Kirklees household to be within 500m of ‘high quality’ green space by 2050

Every Kirklees household is to be within 500 metres of ‘high quality greenspace’ by 2050, the council has said, as an initiative encompassing regions...

Free fun days for children coming to Bradford parks this summer

A dozen of Bradford's parks and green spaces are set to host free fun days for children throughout the summer holidays. Organised by Bradford Council,...

Disruption on key Kirklees travel routes as £60m transport plan gets underway

Key Kirklees travel routes are benefitting from a multi-million pound cash boost, with work getting underway this month. Kirklees Council secured over £60m from the...

Parks in Newcastle win back Green flag awards

Two Newcastle parks have won back their Green Flag status, a year after losing the prestigious award. Both Leazes Park and Walker Park have reclaimed...

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