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‘David and Goliath’ battle ends in community’s favour as 181-home Kirklees plan is overturned

Kirklees Council’s decision to grant planning permission for a 181 development at Heybeck Lane near Dewsbury has been overturned in a judicial review. The seven...

Residents oppose “unacceptable” plan for Mirfield housing development

Mirfield residents have opposed “unacceptable” housing plans, with fears it would cause harm to the local area. A housing developer wants to bring five homes...

Jeremy Corbyn attends launch of Harrow’s new political party

Former Labour Leader and now Independent MP Jeremy Corbyn has attended the launch of a new political party in a North London borough, which...

Controversial illegal HMO in Ilford approved in retrospect by council

Controversial plans to turn a single home in Ilford into a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) for up to six people have been approved. The...

Plan to build over 170 homes in Low Moor is approved

Controversial plans to build 173 homes on a green site in Low Moor have been approved and it has been revealed that many of...

Councillors vote to pull out of TVERF

Councillors in Newcastle have voted in favour of pulling out of a controversial waste incinerator project. City politicians voted at a full council meeting on...

Restaurant employed illegal workers paying some in food

A West London restaurant which employed illegal workers and paid one staff member in food and travel costs instead of a wage will be...

London records lowest number of under-25 homicides for two decades

London saw the lowest number of homicides of under-25s for more than two decades last year, new figures have revealed. The capital recorded 10 intentional...

Met’s removal of officers in school branded the “single most catastrophic decision in keeping children safe”

The Metropolitan Police’s decision to remove 371 specialist officers from schools is “undermining the trust of young people” in the force, a headteacher has...

North East mayor’s high streets commission yet to meet – more than six months after launch plan

A commission to reinvigorate the North East’s struggling high streets is yet to launch – more than six months after it was meant to. North...

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