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• Millions of Tenants Protected Under New Awaab’s Law Reforms

  From 27 October, new housing safety rules known as Awaab’s Law come into force — compelling social landlords to fix emergency hazards within 24 hours and protect millions of tenants from dangerous conditions like black mould.

• Bradford Expands ‘New York’ Style Housing First Approach to Tackle Homelessness

  Bradford Council is expanding its successful Housing First programme — inspired by New York and proven in Finland — to offer ten more places, helping more people with complex needs move from homelessness into stable, supported housing.

• Kensington Palace Marks 150th Birthday of Punjabi Princess and Suffragette Sophia Duleep Singh

  A major new exhibition, The Last Princesses of Punjab, will open at Kensington Palace on 26 March 2026 to celebrate the 150th birthday of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh — the trailblazing Punjabi royal and suffragette — exploring the lives of the remarkable women who shaped her story.

• SENDIVERSE Festival Unites Bradford Through Creativity and Inclusion

  A celebration of creativity and belonging, The Leap’s SENDIVERSE Festival brought together over 1,700 people across Bradford for a series of inclusive arts and cultural events designed with and for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

• Appeal After Man Seriously Injured in Burnley Collision

  Police are appealing for information after a man in his 20s was seriously injured in a crash on Crown Point Road, Burnley.

• Bradford Police Seize 93 Weapons as Knife Crime Falls

  A weapons amnesty in Bradford led to 93 knives and weapons being taken off the streets, contributing to a major drop in youth knife crime.

• Multibillion Economic Vision for Leeds to Create 100,000 Jobs

  Leeds has unveiled a £20 billion economic plan aiming to create 100,000 new jobs and boost key sectors including finance, tech, and health.

• Building at Bradford Royal Infirmary Renamed in Honour of Renowned Surgeon

  Bradford Royal Infirmary has renamed the Listening for Life Centre after pioneering ear surgeon Professor Chris Raine MBE, who has restored hearing for hundreds across the North of England.

• Airedale Nurse Shortlisted for National Neonatal Award

  Airedale NHS Foundation Trust nurse Chloe Taylor has been named a finalist for Neonatal Nurse of the Year, recognising her work supporting families through trauma-informed care.

• Sowerby Bridge’s New Community Hub Opens to Praise

  A new town square has opened in Sowerby Bridge, transforming the former market site into a welcoming space for events, markets and community life.

• Bradford Council Offers Compromise on Ilkley Parking Plans

  Following strong opposition to proposed parking changes in Ilkley, Bradford Council has put forward a revised plan that keeps a free one-hour option in parts of the town.

• Police and Council Step Up Action on Anti-Social Behaviour

  West Yorkshire Police and Wakefield Council are intensifying efforts to crack down on crime and anti-social behaviour through a joint taskforce and new enforcement measures.

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Showbiz & Media

• Shah Rukh Khan Says Ra.One Was Ahead of Its Time, Open to a Sequel

  Shah Rukh Khan reflected on his 2011 superhero film Ra.One, calling it ahead of its time and hinting at the possibility of a sequel if director Anubhav Sinha decides.

• Shehnaaz Gill slams Rs 600 black alkaline water trend, says she’ll just wash her hair with it

  Actress Shehnaaz Gill called out the celebrity wellness trend of expensive black alkaline water, saying drinking it did “nothing” — and joked she’d rather use it for her hair.

• Bollywood in the UK: Three Major Films to Be Made in Britain from 2026

  UK Prime Minister announces landmark Bollywood production deal — three blockbuster films will be shot in Britain as part of a new UK-India collaboration.

• Shah Rukh Khan Secures First National Film Award

  After more than three decades in Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan has received his first National Film Award — a defining moment in his illustrious career.

• Sunny Leone to Star in India’s First AI-Driven Film Kaur vs KORE

  Sunny Leone has been cast in a dual role in Kaur vs KORE, which is expected to be India’s first AI-powered feature film.

• Twinkle Khanna & Kajol Admit Cold-Calling Stars for New Show Two Much

  Twinkle Khanna and Kajol revealed they personally called Bollywood’s biggest names to secure guests for their upcoming talk show Two Much.

• Deepika Padukone Exits Kalki 2898 AD Sequel Amid Dispute

  Deepika Padukone has been dropped from the upcoming Kalki 2898 AD sequel following reports of disagreements over pay and working conditions.

• Hollywood Actress Sydney Sweeney Eyed for Blockbuster Bollywood Role

  Sydney Sweeney has reportedly been offered around ₹530 crore to star in a big-budget Bollywood film—potentially making it one of the most expensive overseas casting deals in Indian cinema.

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World News

• Protesters armed with batons storm COP30 venue in Brazil

  Protesters armed with batons have forced their way into the COP30 venue in Brazil.

• Hundreds of Russian troops roll into key frontline city 'Mad Max-style', video appears to show

  Hundreds of Russian troops have pushed deeper into eastern Ukrainian cities 'Mad Max-style', video released by the Russians appears to show.

• At least 12 killed after suicide bombing in Pakistan

  At least 12 people have been killed in a suicide bombing outside the gates of a court in Pakistan's capital of Islamabad, the country's interior minister has said.

• Thailand-Cambodia peace deal in trouble

  Thailand has paused a US-brokered ceasefire with Cambodia after a landmine explosion injured four of its soldiers.

• TikTok influencer publicly executed in Mali

  Armed men in Mali have abducted and publicly executed a TikTok influencer who posted videos in support of the West African nation's military, local authorities have said.

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Entertainment News - Latest Celebrity & Showbiz News | Sky News

• Culture secretary defends BBC - after leak reveals staff's anger at Tory-linked board member

  Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has defended the BBC as a crisis initiated by an edit of a Donald Trump speech engulfs the corporation.

• The Sting and Anna star Sally Kirkland dies aged 84

  Sally Kirkland, a former model and Oscar nominated actress known for her roles in films such as Anna, The Sting and JFK has died aged 84.

• Author Dame Jilly Cooper died after fall at home, inquest finds

  Dame Jilly Cooper died from a head injury after falling at her home in Gloucestershire, an inquest has found.

• BBC staff seemed fed up of Tim Davie's 'nothing to see' approach

  As he addressed his staff, the BBC's outgoing director-general Tim Davie sounded remarkably upbeat given the events of the last few days.

• Police release update on Bob Vylan Glastonbury investigation

  Police say they have interviewed a man over comments made during punk-rap duo Bob Vylan's set at Glastonbury.

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