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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

• Explosives and weapons seized - with 71 arrests - as Syria launches clampdown on Islamic State cells

  Syria has carried out pre-emptive operations targeting Islamic State cells - arresting 71 people during 61 raids.

• Latest hostage remains returned from Gaza identified

  The latest hostage remains returned from Gaza have been identified as an Israeli man who died while fighting Hamas in the October 7 attacks, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement.

• Third body pulled from rubble after boiler tower collapses in South Korea - four still trapped

  A third body has been pulled from rubble after a boiler tower at a thermal power plant collapsed in South Korea.

• Ghislaine Maxwell's emails from minimum-security jail leaked - amid claims of 'VIP treatment'

  Ghislaine Maxwell has said she is "much, much happier" since being moved to a minimum-security prison in Texas, leaked emails reveal.

• Ireland's FA passes vote seeking UEFA ban on Israel competing in European competitions

  The governing body for football in the Republic of Ireland has approved a resolution to call on UEFA to suspend Israel and its club sides from European competitions.

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Entertainment News - Latest Celebrity & Showbiz News | Sky News

• Former Top Gear and Fifth Gear presenter Quentin Willson dies

  Former Top Gear and Fifth Gear presenter Quentin Willson has died.

• Davina McCall reveals breast cancer diagnosis a year after brain tumour surgery

  Davina McCall has revealed she has had breast cancer, nearly a year after she had surgery to remove a brain tumour.

• Missed congeniality: Beauty pageant organiser accused of calling contestant a 'dumbhead'

  The organiser of Miss Universe has told Sky News he cannot stand down from his position - despite allegations he was aggressive towards a contestant.

• Kendrick Lamar leads Grammy nods as K-pop makes it mark

  Kendrick Lamar is leading this year's Grammy nominations, up for nine trophies, including record, song and album of the year.

• Celebrity Traitors star reveals double-bluff that fooled the faithful in final

  Celebrity Traitors star David Olusoga says there was one major flaw in the faithful's gameplay, and that was having "too much fun".

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