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Last week in Parliament, I voted against the Government’s Welfare Reform Bill. I was the first Labour MP to state publicly that I would oppose the proposed cuts to sickness and disability benefits - ...
Amazon launches the Regional Creatives Fund, offering multiple grants of up to £30,000 for charities in West Yorkshire and around the UK which focus on upskilling people for careers in creative indust ...
PC Jo Lavender, now aged 43, had already been charged with six counts of rape and two counts of indecent assault on a girl under the age of 14-years-old. These charges relate to off-duty non-recent ...
Choice is big word these days. It is constantly used in the media and in the mouths of our politicians. This has come to the ...
As I settle back into work this week, I’m reflecting on our recent holiday in Benalmadena, Spain—a much-needed break with friends and their adorable nine-month-old baby, Oscar. It was their first time ...
Calls have been made for councillors in Wakefield to undergo competency tests in literacy, numeracy and their knowledge of ...
Seven in 10 parents are worried about their kids’ social media use and screen time – but 71 per cent admit they also spend ...
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The Government described the new addition as a “compassionate change”, one which acknowledges that the grief following ...
A UK-based software company is excited to announce the appointment of two technology trailblazers to their team today (8) - ...
Two lanes are currently closed westbound on the M62 due to a collision. There’s currently seven miles of congestion. National ...
The Love Where You Live Awards are back for 2025 and this year, they’re bigger, brighter, and more inspiring than ever!