Four things you should know in Yorkshire today

TODAY we heard claims that Bradford Council is in denial over illegal schools; saw a respected MP urge Labour to reinvent itself; learned about problems for wheelchair users in a North Yorkshire town; and cast our eyes on a rare silver cup for the first time in 30 years.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Mar 2016, 18:59 BST
Updated 3rd Mar 2016, 19:06 BST
Reflections in the river Nidd at Knaresborough. Such a pretty place... but the pavements are not all that great!!! (PIcture by Kingsley Allison)Reflections in the river Nidd at Knaresborough. Such a pretty place... but the pavements are not all that great!!! (PIcture by Kingsley Allison)
Reflections in the river Nidd at Knaresborough. Such a pretty place... but the pavements are not all that great!!! (PIcture by Kingsley Allison)

Here are four things you need to know so far today:

Bradford blasted over illegal schools

OFSTED’s have criticised Bradford Council for not getting a grip on illegal schools that could be operating in the city.

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Labour urged to embrace change

A Yorkshire Labour MP has challenged his party to embrace fundamental change and prioritise an agenda of aspiration which revolves around the everyday needs of families.

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Knaresborough not what it’s cracked up to be

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A wheelchair user is campaigning to have the “appalling” cracked paths in Knaresborough fixed, to stop her performing wheelies to get around town.

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Hull museum is up for the cup

A rare 18th century silver cup stolen from a Yorkshire museum has returned to its rightful home in Hull after 30 years.

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Related topics:OfstedLabourYorkshireBradford CouncilNorth YorkshireBradfordKnaresboroughHull