7+ hour, 33+ min ago   (605+ words) Russian drone and missile strikes killed at least seven people in Ukraine, officials said Saturday, while a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Krasnodar region killed three people there. The attacks came a day after a Russian strike on a Ukrainian…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (523+ words) Andy Burnham has been warned not to “slow down on net zero” by London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan, who argued the heatwave and wildfires showed the need for action on climate change. The Prime Minister has acknowledged the devastation caused…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (867+ words) Millions of people have been warned not to light anything that could spark a wildfire, including barbecues and garden incinerators, in “the most extensive use” of the UK’s mobile phone alert system. The Government sent the emergency alert on Friday…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (431+ words) NEWLY approved plans to build homes on Green Belt in Menston would likely have been “unacceptable” before recent planning changes – a committee was told. A planning application for 65 houses on land East of Otley Road in Menston was approved by…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (442+ words) BRADFORD Council planning officers have recommended approval of a scheme to build up to 65 homes on green belt land in Menston despite more than 200 objections from residents. The outline application, submitted by Avant Homes, seeks permission for a residential development…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (737+ words) THE following planning applications have been submitted to Bradford Council: Ilkley: Single storey rear extension, first floor extension above porch, first floor extension above lounge with balcony and garage conversion, 3 Hebers Grove. Ilkley: Installation of solar panels to existing roof…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (336+ words) RESIDENTS are being encouraged to have their say on proposals to redevelop Rawdon's historic Micklefield House before a consultation deadline later this month. The councillors say the application represents an important opportunity to secure the long-term future of the building,…...

1+ mon, 8+ hour ago   (510+ words) Ireland remains “ready to support” the UK in developing closer ties with the EU under Andy Burnham’s premiership, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said. Ireland’s deputy premier said the relationship between Ireland and its closest neighbour was “probably the best place…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (434+ words) THE cost of re-roofing one of the district’s most historic buildings has risen by 50 per cent – Bradford Council has revealed. A scheme to repair the Grade I listed Ilkley Manor House was originally due to cost £200,000. But a report going…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (448+ words) OTLEY councillors have accused Leeds City Council of “forgetting” the town after it was left out of a planned review of district centre parking charges. Councillors Colin Campbell, Sandy Lay and Ryk Downes (Lib Dem, Otley & Yeadon) said the removal…...