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Nearly 300 safe spaces for women and girls now operating in Kirklees

Businesses in a Kirklees town have joined forces with Police to add to hundreds of safe spaces on offer for women and girls this...

The DEC Middle East Humanitarian Appeal raises £15 million in the first 5 days

The public, media, broadcasters and high-street brands across the UK have come together to raise urgently needed funds to support millions of people across...

Concerns raised over the dire state of child poverty in England

It is estimated that at least 900,000 children living in poverty in England are missing out on free school meals (FSMs) but, in a...

West Yorkshire Police backs national campaign ‘When You Are Ready’ to support victims of child sexual abuse

West Yorkshire Police is supporting a new national campaign, ‘When You Are Ready’, that focuses on encouraging victims and survivors of child sexual abuse...

Human Appeal launches 9th annual Wrap Up campaign to protect the vulnerable this winter

UK charity Human Appeal announced the launch of its 9th national annual Wrap Up winter clothing donation campaign with a total of 7 cities...

Zero Waste Leeds launches appeal for donations of winter coats and clothing for free distribution

The Leeds Winter Coat Appeal, run by Zero Waste Leeds, has launched with a call to people across Leeds to donate great quality second-hand...

‘Reclaim the Night’ event empowering West Yorkshire’s women and girls announced

Empowering women and girls to stand up for safer public spaces after dark will be the focus of a free event hosted by Mayor...

Active Bystander training tackles harassment of female runners in Bradford

Active Bystander training, which was expanded as part of a campaign to stamp out harassment of female runners and joggers, has seen a huge...

Mayor Sadiq Khan launches winter warmers campaign to support families in need

Sadiq Khan has urged Londoners to donate pre-loved coats, shoes and blankets to their local baby bank as winter approaches. The mayor on Wednesday threw...

Tensions rise in council chamber as future of Kirklees’ dementia care homes debated

As calls of “shame” were shouted by members of the public and the state of Kirklees’ democracy was questioned by councillors, Cabinet has agreed...

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