2+ hour, 25+ min ago  (291+ words) People in Doncaster have been asked to give their views on whether anti-social behaviour measures in the city should be renewed. A public spaces protection order (PSPO) which was first introduced in 2017 restricts activities such as begging, loitering and alcohol…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (752+ words) "I used to be physically pulled back in the house, have his arm around my neck, pinned to the floor, hand over my mouth telling me to shut up so the neighbours didn't hear." This was the frightening, abusive situation…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (300+ words) Almost 50 more special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) places will be offered at two schools thanks to a new grant. A total of 48 pupils will be given dedicated SEND places at Mountford Manor Primary School and at Oaktree Primary School…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (260+ words) A mayoral office has said plans to increase its funding by 78% are to tackle understaffing in the department. The Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) draft budget proposals include a 78.68% financial boost for Mayor Ben Houchen's office, most of which is…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (309+ words) Fencing and barriers will be installed to tackle anti-social behaviour at a Leeds park. Leeds City Council said unauthorised traveller camps and illegal quad bike meet-ups were among problems at Temple Newsam Park. A report by the local authority said…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (590+ words) A practice nurse who lied about carrying out assessments on diabetic patients has been suspended for six months. Olivia Phillips recorded foot assessments for 15 patients at Spencer Street Surgery in Carlisle when they had not been carried out adequately or…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (162+ words) A major road connecting two market towns has reopened after repairs to a damaged water main were completed. The A646 between Hebden Bridge and Todmorden was shut for 10 days while Yorkshire Water carried out the work and reopened on Friday evening....

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (365+ words) A rise in anti-social behaviour across a town has prompted calls for better policing and community safety. New figures from Darlington Borough Council covering the 12 months leading up to September 2025 show incidents rose from 1,379 to 1,821, a 32% increase. Offences associated with…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (434+ words) Millions of pounds will be spent on trying to turn a region into a "powerhouse of creative production", a combined authority has said. The "3.8m Engine Room programme will aim to nurture local talent from across Tees Valley while also attracting…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (411+ words) A health trust which was found to have "violated the dignity" of female nurses who complained about having to share a changing room with a trans woman has said it "regrets" any distress caused. An employment tribunal ruled bosses of…...