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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

• Usha & Raj Parmar Spotlight UK Digital Radio Growth at WorldDAB Summit, Highlighting Their Role in Winning SSDAB Multiplex Licences

  At the WorldDAB Summit in Antwerp on 20 November 2025, Usha Parmar and Raj Parmar delivered a high-impact presentation showcasing their leadership in DAB+ innovation and their pivotal involvement in securing Small-Scale DAB (SSDAB) multiplex licences across multiple UK regions.

• 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.

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World News

• Why Putin has not shifted his position on Ukraine - and what that means for Trump as he prepares to meet Zelenskyy

  Amid the forward momentum, it's telling that Trump touched the brakes.

• Ukraine peace talks: What are the major issues remaining as Zelenskyy prepares to meet Trump?

  Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday for further talks aimed at ending Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

• The harsh reality of life in Gaza under US-backed ceasefire

  Warning: This article contains images and descriptions some people may find distressing

• Myanmar's ruling junta says election will provide path to peace - but opponents criticise 'sham' vote

  Yangon is Myanmar's beating heart. The bustle of busy market stalls and sight of glittering Buddhist monuments are a vision of the country those in power want the world to see.

• Israel criticised after becoming first country to formally recognise Somaliland as independent nation

  Israel has been criticised after it became the first country to formally recognise Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent nation.

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Entertainment News - Latest Celebrity & Showbiz News | Sky News

• Bayeux Tapestry: Priceless artefact to be insured for £800m

  The Bayeux Tapestry will be insured for around £800m when it comes to the UK next year.

• The Cure's guitarist and keyboard player dies

  The guitarist and keyboard player for The Cure, Perry Bamonte, has died.

• US talk show host targets Trump in alternative Christmas message

  American talk show host Jimmy Kimmel delivered an alternative Christmas message this year, taking aim what he said was the rise of fascism under Donald Trump's government.

• Comedian urges public to nominate historic buildings to save

  Griff Rhys Jones has been campaigning for decades to preserve Britain's old buildings.

• Why author threatened to pull TV adaptation of classic children's story

  Julia Donaldson's loveable characters have been a staple of Christmas Day TV for more than a decade, but a lot of the drama around this year's story happened off screen after its creator threatened to pull the plug.

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