Social Care

Education

Mayor Sadiq Khan dials down call for national free school meals as Labour tackles inherited £22bn deficit

Sadiq Khan has dialled down his demands for a programme of free school meals to be rolled out nationwide, saying he “fully appreciates and...
Kirklees

Councillor calls for more commitment to road safety in Kirklees

A Kirklees Councillor is calling for more commitment to improve road safety –  but fears budget cuts mean there’s not enough cash to fund...
Social Care

Emergency plan triggered in Kirklees as temperatures plummet

Rough sleepers in Kirklees are being offered extra help as temperatures plummet across the borough. Due to the cold weather, the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol...
Education

Free school meals in London bring calm classrooms and relief to families, but future funding remains uncertain

Sadiq Khan’s decision to fund free lunches for every primary school child in London has brought “significant benefits” for the capital’s children, parents and...
Bradford & Keighley

Bradford’s cold weather provision offers emergency shelter to rough sleepers as temperatures drop

When the temperatures are set to fall below zero – as they are this week – Bradford Council puts special provision in place to...
Health

“This is a really heavy responsibility”: Assisted dying debate and views of Middlesbrough’s MPs

Middlesbrough’s two MPs and voices both for and against assisted dying have given their thoughts ahead of a potentially landmark vote at the end...
Public Safety

Almost 40 compensation claims from public lodged following riots on Teesside over summer

The number of compensation claims sought under a national scheme as a result of summer riots in Hartlepool and Middlesbrough is one of the...
Community

Muslim Aid launches Waqf endowment fund to futureproof global and UK community aid

Muslim Aid has announced the launch of its new Waqf at a prestigious fundraising dinner on 30 November in celebration of its 39th anniversary. The event...
Bradford & Keighley

West Yorkshire mayor drives forward Road Safety Week with pledge call

As Road Safety Week 2024 starts, people in West Yorkshire are being urged to pledge their commitment to improving safety through signing the Vision Zero...
Kirklees

Care Quality Commission takes action to protect people at Kirklees care home

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated St Margaret's Care Home in Batley, inadequate, placed it in special measures and cancelled the service’s registration...
1234...7Page 3 of 7

Latest news

- Advertisement -spot_img