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Dean Taxis driver who made 'inappropriate remarks and turned up to woman's home' is sacked

The driver, who drove for Dean Taxis, has now had his licence suspended pending an investigation by Northumbria Police

Andy Burnham government to confirm big change affecting white working class

Government has confirmed the creation of a new unit which will make tackling white working-class inequality a priority.

Coseley traveller site branded 'waste of money' as housing boss defends empty pitches

Row over traveller site after stats show it is less than half used which supporters say means it is a success

New £65 fee confirmed for landlords in England confirmed under Andy Burnham

The database will launch regionally, starting in the West Midlands on December 15

Huge restaurant chain to open exciting new branch in Leeds city centre

Work is ongoing ahead of the new restaurant launching in Leeds later this month

Emergency services called out to early hours car fire on Sheffield street

Fire crews deal with overnight blaze

Coleen Rooney beams on holiday with Wayne and sons ahead of revealing all in documentary series

Coleen Rooney gave fans a glimpse into their summer ahead of revealing all in a new documentary series

Glasgow call to resist deportations in city by withholding data from Home Office

A councillor wants deportation raids to stop in Glasgow.

Campers in Rochdale issued warning after Frank the horse found close to death

Julie Kershaw found her beloved horse shaking uncontrollably

People urged to do one thing after experts discover 'very hot drinks' and cancer link

Experts at Cancer Research UK say there is a "simple step" people can take to reduce their risk

EastEnders star Shane Richie appears in court 'from hotel up North' for drink-driving

The Alfie Moon actor is accused of driving a white Hyundai car while above the legal limit for alcohol

Carmen becomes The Car Man in Matthew Bourne classic - Southampton

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M&S shoppers snap up 'whimsical' musical Christmas decoration for £3 instead of £18

"Loved this ,really very well made great value for money would not hesitate to recommend this."

Search mounted to find missing girl Delisia Docherty, 14, who was last seen five days ago

The missing teen is said to have links to Sheffield

Towels stay 'soft' and won't stiffen over time if you stop using common laundry product

Experts claim everything matters - from what goes in to the settings you choose

Leeds renters could save £1,200 a year under new rent cap proposed for England

A new report by thinktank Compass has called on the Labour government to introduce rent controls to protect renters

Channel 4 confirms it is cutting more than 25% of its workforce

BBC News' Maryam Moshiri health update after incurable cancer diagnosis

BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has spoken about her symptoms and how she is now after revealing she is living with blood cancer

Protestors confuse Pakistan cricket team for migrants as they gather outside Portsmouth hotel for nothing

Misinformation caused groups of people to gather at The Marriott Hotel

The Scottish areas 'where people are moving to' in 2026 - see full list of six

The areas of Scotland with the fast growing populations have been named.

Summit plans unveiled to tackle problems of antisocial behaviour in Stirling

The problems have included open drinking and intimidation at the train station and groups of masked-up youngsters running through the city's streets.

Edinburgh chippy boss warns 'I've worked for 40 years and it has never been as bad'

Bryan Coghill has warned of a perilous future ahead for the chippy industry.

Hundreds of people in Devon and Cornwall are being tracked by GPS tags

420 people are kitted out with the ankle jewellery

Police target prolific offenders during Bognor Regis town centre patrols

Police have stepped up proactive patrols in Bognor Regis town centre, leading to several arrests and stop searches over the past week.