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West Yorkshire tourism levy sparks debate over visitor fee transparency

A tourist tax on overnight stays in West Yorkshire has generated discussion among the commercial sector and arts organisations throughout the area. The proposed levy would require visitors to pay a m...
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West Yorkshire mayor joins national taskforce tackling misogyny

A Government-backed initiative to combat gender-based prejudice has been established, with the West Yorkshire elected mayor joining its ranks. The national body convenes ministerial representatives, ...

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West Yorkshire tourism levy sparks debate over visitor fee transparency

A tourist tax on overnight stays in West Yorkshire has generated discussion among the commercial sector and arts organisations throughout the area. The proposed levy would require visitors to pay a m...
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West Yorkshire mayor joins national taskforce tackling misogyny

A Government-backed initiative to combat gender-based prejudice has been established, with the West Yorkshire elected mayor joining its ranks. The national body convenes ministerial representatives, ...
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Bradford Reform UK proposes ending Local Authority of Sanctuary status

Bradford's Reform administration is set to table three formal motions at next month's council meeting, with the most controversial calling for the city to abandon its Local Authority of Sanctuary desi...
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Ben Still to leave West Yorkshire Combined Authority for Thames Freeport role

The head of West Yorkshire's regional governance body is departing after ten years in the role. Ben Still, who has served as chief executive of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority since 2014, will ...
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Reform UK councillor’s community rangers plan branded dangerous vigilantism

A Reform UK councillor's claim to be establishing a neighbourhood ranger programme in Wyke has attracted significant political opposition, with opposition members describing the initiative as potentia...
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Thailand cuts UK tourist visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days

British nationals have been cautioned about the possibility of a decade-long prohibition from entering Thailand following the implementation of stricter visa regulations. Under the revised framework,...
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Fifth fire in five years at Keighley’s historic Dalton Mills as MP demands action

A elected representative for the Keighley constituency has called for immediate measures to be implemented after another significant fire broke out at Dalton Mills, warning that the recurring incident...
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Andy Burnham warns terror still knocks at door of democracy on 25th anniversary of 9/11

Andy Burnham has cautioned that terrorism continues to threaten democratic societies as commemorations took place marking the quarter-century since the September 11 attacks. The Mayor of Greater Manc...
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Bradford MP Naz Shah says Israel entry ban is random and bizarre

The Israeli authorities have imposed entry bans on 11 serving members of the British parliament, including the Labour MP for Bradford West, Naz Shah. The decision was made public following the United...
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Yorkshire Water chief visits Rawdon to see upgrade of burst-prone network

The executive leading Yorkshire Water toured infrastructure work in Rawdon to assess progress on significant pipe network improvements. Nicola Shaw accompanied Leeds North West MP Katie White to the ...
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Veterans from strategic reserve to be exercised next year in mobilisation test

Britain is preparing to activate former military personnel as part of intensified efforts to address escalating security concerns related to Russia, with an exercise scheduled for the coming year. Th...
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Leeds by-election set for Oct 22 after Peter Carlill resigns in Calverley and Farsley ward

A by-election has been scheduled for next month after a Labour councillor in the western part of Leeds stepped down from office. Leeds City Council has confirmed that polling will take place on Thurs...

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West Yorkshire tourism levy sparks debate over visitor fee transparency

A tourist tax on overnight stays in West Yorkshire has generated discussion among the commercial sector and arts organisations throughout the area. The proposed levy would require visitors to pay a m...
Politics

West Yorkshire mayor joins national taskforce tackling misogyny

A Government-backed initiative to combat gender-based prejudice has been established, with the West Yorkshire elected mayor joining its ranks. The national body convenes ministerial representatives, ...
Politics

Bradford Reform UK proposes ending Local Authority of Sanctuary status

Bradford's Reform administration is set to table three formal motions at next month's council meeting, with the most controversial calling for the city to abandon its Local Authority of Sanctuary desi...
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Ben Still to leave West Yorkshire Combined Authority for Thames Freeport role

The head of West Yorkshire's regional governance body is departing after ten years in the role. Ben Still, who has served as chief executive of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority since 2014, will ...

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